High Country

"High Country" exemplifies Lyrical abstraction, a vibrant branch of Abstract art that emerged in the post-war period through both European and American movements. Originating from Paris and characterized by expressive, emotive brushwork, European Lyrical abstraction was connected to Tachisme, emphasizing spontaneous, gestural painting. Meanwhile, American Lyrical Abstraction, formalized by Larry Aldrich in 1969, shares similar qualities of lyrical freedom and poetic expression. The painting's dynamic colors and fluid forms reflect these roots, conveying a personal, lyrical response within the abstract tradition.