1999 Abstract Pastel Drawing – “True Sleep” Organic Form Visionary Art 14x

True Sleep
1999, 
United States
Oil pastel on paper
14 × 10.5 in
A dynamic convergence of color and movement, this abstract composition surges with emotional intensity. Vivid swaths of red, blue, yellow, and green swirl toward a central form, suggesting both internal and cosmic dimensions. The central yellow shape, cradled by dark and fiery edges, evokes themes of emergence, protection, or transformation.
Rendered in expressive oil pastels, the piece is inscribed on the reverse with the date “6–28–99” and a poetic meditation: “Cradle sorrow in the dark space — maybe this one is true to hold.” The phrase “True Sleep” appears subtly marked near the bottom edge, possibly indicating the title or theme. Though the artist remains unidentified, the artwork reflects influences from visionary, abstract expressionist, and body-centric spiritual art of the late 20th century.
On display at the Disco Freedom Gallery, 818 Hyde Street, San Francisco.