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Acrylagouache on Mylar

14 x 11 inches

Courtesy of the artist

Estimated Retail Value: $2,500

Doug Sanderson has long explored the “Flower of Life” motif—an ancient symbol tied to sacred geometry and the underlying structures of space and time. Drawn to its mysterious, esoteric resonance, he pairs this imagery with a refined command of color and abstraction, creating works that are both visually striking and emotionally charged. Influenced by the precision and richness of Mughal miniatures, Sanderson builds layered compositions that reveal increasing depth and complexity over time. His surfaces reward sustained looking, unfolding subtle rhythms and nuances with each encounter. Critic Douglas Max Utter points to the layered complexity of Sanderson’s work: “As subtle rhythms and nuances of application come into focus, so too does the artist’s poetic and intuitive strength, creating an overall impression of intense, significance-laden activity [that] generates an almost audible aesthetic ‘hum,’ like a metaphysical machine shop.” Sanderson’s recent work also incorporates the butah (boteh) motif—an early precursor to paisley—extending his interest in enduring symbols connected to life, continuity, and transformation.