Maborosi

For The New Yorker, Maborosi becomes an image of quiet tension—restrained, introspective, and deeply atmospheric. With its muted palette and deliberate structure, the painting suggests an inner life that lingers beyond the frame.
Type:
Published
Year:
1995
Medium:
Oil on board
Dimensions:
16" x 12"

I am interested in the space between realism and interpretation, where texture, light, and atmosphere reveal something deeper than surface detail. Whether painting people, objects, or scenes from daily life, I want each piece to feel intimate, thoughtful, and alive.