Burning

The painting titled Burning captures a powerful moment rooted in the dynamic history of Dedham, Massachusetts, during the transformative years from 1800 to 1899. Reflecting influences of Abstract expressionism, the artwork employs Abstract forms and bold colors to evoke emotion and chaos, symbolizing the rapid growth and change experienced by the town in its early 19th-century decades. The fiery imagery may metaphorically reference the literal or figurative burning involved in societal shifts, highlighting the tumult of Dedham’s evolving identity amid progress and upheaval.