Swing II 24" x 24" Its sharp divisions are softened

Its sharp divisions are softened by flowing forms

reminding viewers that joy is not only an emotion but also an act of movement and celebration

and its meaning in its ability to communicate a universal sense of celebration without the need for representational imagery

while Nowak’s bars seem to ask questions about division and coexistence

yet Nowak avoids rigid grids

Swing II 24" x 24" Its sharp divisions are softenedSee more art from the 2025 New Works James Nowaks Swing II, from the 2025 New Works Collection, continues his exploration of rhythm, movement, and musicality in abstraction. Following Swing I, this second canvas refines the series focus on restraint, clarity, and improvisational energy. If the first installment emphasized spontaneity and playful buoyancy, Swing II presents a sharper sense of syncopation, with marks that feel more deliberate and