

Daydreaming
2017
Judy Ledgerwood's "Daydreaming" from 2017 immediately captivates with its striking vertical composition and vibrant palette. The oil on canvas features three distinct columns, where the outer two present a lively blue-green ground adorned with repeated, outlined clover-like forms in a lighter blue hue. The central column offers a compelling contrast, rendered in a warm coral tone and showcasing similar clover motifs, though here they are solid green and encapsulated within diamond shapes. This arrangement creates a rhythmic visual progression, enhanced by the deliberate, yet expressive, paint drips that emerge from the bottom edge, hinting at the fluidity of the artistic process. This work exemplifies Ledgerwood's masterful command of color and pattern, hallmarks of her distinguished career. "Daydreaming" powerfully engages with the history of abstraction while simultaneously embracing decorative aesthetics often marginalized in traditional art discourse. Ledgerwood reclaims these elements, infusing them with a contemporary sensibility that challenges established hierarchies. Her meticulous yet spirited application of paint, combining graphic precision with moments of organic flow, invites viewers to reconsider the boundaries between high art and craft, and between formal rigor and playful expression. The title "Daydreaming" aptly encapsulates the painting's evocative quality, suggesting a space for contemplation and reverie. The repetitive, almost hypnotic patterns encourage a meditative gaze, allowing the viewer to drift into the interplay of color and form. At 78 × 48 inches, the painting commands attention, transforming its environment with its bold presence and intricate details. "Daydreaming" is a significant example of Ledgerwood's ongoing exploration of the power of visual language, offering both aesthetic pleasure and intellectual depth to any discerning collection.
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
- Location
- Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago, IL
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