Now on view, “Unexpected Light: Works by Young Il Ahn” presents abstract paintings from the artist’s “Water” series inspired by his experience of being lost on the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Santa Monica. In 1983, Ahn was aboard a small fishing boat when he was caught in a fog so dense that he could not see his hands in front of his face; suddenly, the fog cleared, revealing sunlight on the water all around him. In each “Water” painting Ahn attempts to interpret the infinite ways in which light, water, and fog interact on the ocean. From a distance, the paintings appear static, each canvas a flat surface rendered in a single vibrant color. Up close, however, the paintings appear to be shimmering and mosaic-like. “Unexpected Light” will be on view through October 1. #lacma #YoungIlAhn #unexpectedlight #waterseries #detail [Young-Il Ahn, Water BLBP 16 (detail), 2016, Courtesy of the Artist and Susan Baik/ Baik Art, © Young-Il Ahn, photo by Michael Underwood] http://ift.tt/2lm0NKj
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I think this is amazing.
The beauty of nature is truly thrilling. Had to share it, have a nice day :)
I hope the BBC and David Attenborough have been working on preserving his consciousness and voice inside a program so he can continue to poetically and fatherly compliment these grand exposé’s of Earth’s beauty and biodiversity.
Everyone should have themselves regularly overwhelmed by Nature.
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