Painting in Terrible Times

As I write the world is focused on the terrible events in Ukraine, which demands the split focus of terrible events that are ongoing in Yemen, Afghanistan, Syria, Nigeria, and on and on. It’s humanly impossible to maintain focus and vigilance on so many levels, to say nothing of contributing meaningfully in ways other than financially. I’ve found myself painting more than ever and giving “value” titles to otherwise inchoate abstracts, an impulse that does nothing other than offer emotional support in the same spirit as prayers or local demonstrations do for others.