The artwork, titled “Leaving Paphos Ringed With Waves V,” was created by artist Cy Twombly in 2009. It belongs to the Neo-Expressionism art movement and is an abstract piece that is part of the “Leaving Paphos Ringed With Waves” series.
In the artwork, a turquoise canvas is adorned with chaotic splashes and drips of vivid red and yellow paint. Various boat-like forms are scribbled and smeared in a seemingly haphazard manner, creating a sense of movement and emotion. Across the image, text in yellow is scrawled in an expressive, almost child-like hand, adding layers of meaning and interpretation. The dynamic composition and striking color contrasts reflect the intense and emotive nature characteristic of Neo-Expressionism.
