The artwork, titled “My Landscape II,” was created by Joan Mitchell in 1967. This piece, rendered in oil medium, is an exemplar of Abstract Expressionism and measures 261.6 x 181.6 cm. It falls under the genre of abstract art.
In “My Landscape II,” an explosion of vibrant colors comes alive on the canvas, capturing a sense of dynamic motion and energy. Blue hues dominate the composition, interspersed with greens, reds, and dashes of other vivid colors. The brushstrokes are evident and bold, and the paint appears to have been applied with both deliberate and rapid movements, creating a tapestry of interwoven colors and forms. There is no distinct representational form, as is characteristic of abstract expressionism, leaving the interpretation open to the viewer’s imagination. The sense of chaos and intensity in the artwork reflects Mitchell’s unique ability to convey emotion and movement through abstract forms and color.
