36 x 25
Acrylic on canvas
2024
Standish’s painting is a meditation on duality—where the fluidity of water meets the delicacy of flora. Soft blues, greens, and violets swirl in rhythmic undulations, suggesting the serenity of tranquil waters and the ephemeral beauty of unfolding petals. The zigzagging brushstrokes lend movement to the stillness, creating a visual tension between calm and vitality. These soothing hues create an atmosphere reminiscent of peaceful waters and gentle skies, inviting contemplation and calmness. The intertwining forms engage in a rhythmic dance, conjuring the image of delicate petals unfurling to greet the sun.