Hamptons

Untitled (Hamptons, 2022): A Duality of Stillness and Motion

This dynamic series displays as a diptych; previously shown in the Hamptons.

Michel Karsouny's "Untitled (Hamptons 2022)" is an exquisite interplay of acrylics and polymers on canvas that bridges the calm of oceanic horizons with the vibrancy of untamed abstraction. This diptych, sized 60x40 inches, juxtaposes two seemingly divergent energies: the fluid, almost meditative serenity of coastal landscapes and the kinetic pulse of abstract gestures.

The left panel embodies a rhythmic stillness, its palette echoing the shifting blues and muted whites of a Hamptons seascape at dusk. Thin layers of translucent washes evoke the tides' gentle ebb and flow, serving as a visual metaphor for temporal cycles. Meanwhile, the right panel explodes into dynamism—a cacophony of jagged strokes and textured layers suggests a counterpoint to the meditative calm, reflecting the chaos of crashing waves or perhaps the subconscious energy beneath the placid surface.

Karsouny's process, deeply influenced by meditative practices, finds resonance here. The piece recalls the Advaita Vedanta principles explored in his SHINE series, where the dissolution of mental constructs opens a portal to the silent self​. The duality of the two panels—a contemplative void against an expressive eruption—invites viewers to traverse their inner landscapes, confronting stillness and motion within their psyche.

In this work, Karsouny transcends representation, focusing instead on experiential immersion. His bold use of texture and color mirrors the simultaneous simplicity and complexity of human perception, tying the sublime quietude of the Hamptons to the abstract chaos of the creative process itself.