Swing III 24" x 24" but between presence and absence—between

but between presence and absence—between fullness and openness

It unsettles the viewer with its velocity and aggression

Celebration is a vibrant articulation of joy

with setbacks (the darker

much like the shimmer of sunlight scattering across different surfaces

Swing III 24" x 24" but between presence and absence—betweenSee more art from the 2025 New Works Swing III, the third entry in James Nowaks Swing series from the 2025 New Works Collection, extends the artists investigation into rhythm, gesture, and improvisation. While Swing I introduced buoyant spontaneity and Swing II emphasized syncopated precision, Swing III synthesizes these qualities, presenting a composition that is simultaneously playful and measured. The painting affirms Nowaks ability to treat