Sit in a Landscape

“The brilliant hues in this dayglow palette really make a powerful and instant impression on the viewer. A surreal jungle of organic forms, Miller’s composition is reminiscent of whimsical tales and science fiction fantasy, a backdrop for the viewer to revisit the childlike wonder of imagination and secret daydreams. A landscape of kinetic creations, this watercolor highlights the possibilities of play in painting and creates a warm, wondrous environment for an adventure through the mind. Promising both danger and discovery, the mutable narrative of this vibrant scene serves as a stage for unconscious visions to unfold.” -Heather John

Artist Statement:

The most colorful of my paintings, this is one of my most prized paintings to date. The black and almost wilted trees rise like smoke from the horizon just beyond the streams and lakes. Look closely at the ‘blob’ in the center of the painting. This is a figure, hunched down in the landscape, looking towards the horizon. Look at his toes and see how he appears to squat down and melt into a relaxed position on the ground. It’s as though he is part of the landscape – perhaps rock. In the foreground, a beautiful flower blooms – the figure, fixated on the beauty beyond misses the beauty that is just behind him.