Swing I 24" x 24" This cyclical flow recalls not

This cyclical flow recalls not only a circle as shape but also the metaphoric “circle” of gathering

while the lighter blue and teal bars contribute verticality

lending rhythm and anchoring the composition

The river has long been a symbol of continuity

Just as festivals follow rituals yet erupt in moments of chaos

Swing I 24" x 24" This cyclical flow recalls notSee 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