The artwork, titled “Shisen,” was created by Kazuo Shiraga in 1984. It belongs to the action painting movement and is classified as abstract art.
In “Shisen,” one can observe the dynamic and expressive brush strokes characteristic of the action painting genre. The composition is a swirling amalgamation of colors, predominantly featuring shades of white and purple, with interspersed hints of yellow. The bold, sweeping motions and vigorous application of paint convey a sense of immediacy and physicality. The artwork elicits a sense of movement and energy, encapsulating the essence of abstract expressionism through its vivid and unrestrained execution.
