Which Direction, 48" x 60"

See more paintings from the Flowing Color Collection  In Which Direction, James Nowak continues his exploration of abstraction through bold color and dynamic form within the Flowing Color Collection. The title immediately establishes the central tension of the work: orientation, decision, and movement. Unlike pieces in the collection that present either harmony (Cool Blue) or rupture (Shooting Yellow), this painting embodies ambiguity, inviting the viewer to consider not only where the forms are going but also how direction itself is chosen—or left unresolved. The composition of Which Direction relies on strong color fields that intersect at various angles, producing a sense of tension between stability and motion. Diagonal and vertical forms collide across the canvas, creating multiple vectors of force. The result is a painting without a single focal point; instead, the eye is pulled in competing directions. Color plays a vital role in this destabilization. Bright tones—particularly