Shadows

Shadows, 1978. A powerful and expressive composition rendered with bold gestural brushwork, this work employs deep burgundy and maroon tones to define an abstracted human silhouette against a cream ground. Loose, painterly mark-making suggests the body’s contours and movement, creating a figure that is both solid and ephemeral. The technique emphasizes emotional and psychological content over anatomical precision. Light touches of cream and tan ground show through the darker marks, creating a sense of luminosity and depth. This work demonstrates Gorman’s continued experimentation with abstraction and expressionism, pushing his figurative language toward greater psychological intensity. Essential for collectors interested in the full spectrum of Gorman’s artistic practice.