Cantata No. 1, Oil, 24x24", 2024

In Cantata No. 1, autumn leaves drift across an open field of pale blue-gray, each caught at a different moment in its descent. Reds, greens, ochres, and soft browns create a loose rhythm across the canvas, while the generous negative space gives each leaf room to move.

The title Cantata suggests a musical composition, and I think of these individual leaves almost as separate voices—each distinct, yet together forming a larger harmony. The painting captures one of nature’s fleeting performances: movement, change, and the quiet beauty of letting go.