Swing I 24" x 24" affirming that moments of upheaval

affirming that moments of upheaval can also give rise to beauty

this painting reflects stillness and resolution

Conversation is a compelling abstraction that effectively conveys the essence of communication without literal representation

like two distinct notes briefly harmonizing before fading back into silence

The balance between these hues reinforces the theme of harmony within chaos

Swing I 24" x 24" affirming that moments of upheavalSee more art from the 2025 New Works With Swing I, part of the 2025 New Works Collection, James Nowak shifts his painterly vocabulary toward rhythm, balance, and improvisation. Unlike the dense gestural layers of the Symphony or Delicate Spring works, Swing I embraces sparseness and clarity, allowing each mark to carry weight and resonance. The title itself signals a connection to music and movementspecifically the improvisational cadence of