Homage to Louise Nevelson, by Maureen Reynosa-Braak

Homage to Louise Nevelson
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Random wooden scraps,
purposefully assembled,
into a choregraphed rhythm
of artist’s vision.
 
Monochromatic matte paint
envelops the viewer in peace,
that only falling feathers know,
a visual meditation of form and flow.
 
Hundreds of broken pieces,
masterfully arranged,
exuding hope within the wall they’re contained, 
grace living unrestrained.
 
These stray fragments, 
lost, discarded, unwanted bits 
painted like this, 
emanate ethereal bliss.
 
Riding the line,
between two and three dimensions,
inventing spaces, evoking sensations,
defying conventions.
 
These collages of organized chaos,
a metaphor of life: 
still and unbothered,
perfectly confined strife.

Maureen Reynosa-Braak​

Maureen Reynosa-Braak writes poetry that explores the universal complexities of relationships, profound loss and healing found through creative expression and connection with people and nature. Her work is deeply rooted in personal experiences and the belief that art – in its many forms – can transform pain into beauty. Maureen lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.