Thanks so much for posting the chronological progression of this amazing piece! Figures appear and then disappear and abstraction plays a part too. The way you build up paint reminds me of the work of Dan McCaw. His figures seem to evolve too, as if maybe they have a say in the look of the finished painting!
Beautiful and very accomplished work Nufocus.....super result and very interesting to see your process as you worked the piece through to the finished excellent painting. 2 thumbs up from me.
Besides the wonderful progression which has been rightfully characterized by our studio mates, I see a deeper meaning, personal to me, that is too painful to touch in the final version.