If you have never seen a Ross Bleckner painting, you have been deprived. The softness and repetitive themes practically scream at you, if that is possible. He uses soft colors and soft forms with an emphasis on light. His lines have a dreamlike quality. True, some of his have a bit of a sci-fi feel, but even then you find yourself swimming in just... quietness. It's difficult for me to describe these paintings in words, but if they had a sound it would be high and soft and smooth. Just look at George Baselitz paintings first and you'll understand what I mean.
If you want a more upbeat sound ringing in your ears, take a look at some of Robert Longo's lithographs. The movement in these black and white figures is enough to start the Clash playing in your head (or someone equally loud and amazing).
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