"Dark Moon" Kite by Michael Thompson

With its bold, graphic contrast and expressive execution, “Dark Moon” by Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson expands the language of Abstract Expressionism with global references. The kite is anchored by broadly painted Chinese text and calligraphy, contrasting the underlying rhythm created by graphic, flowing shapes. This black ink and collage composition is part of Thompson's continuing series of “kite” compositions which incorporate his hand-constructed split bamboo frames.