Five Paintings IV One of the most extraordinary examples of McCracken's illusory surfaces occurs with Five Paintings IV, 1974. This wall-mounted work has a black polyester resin finish. From some angles the surface is opaque, from others highly reflective, and from still others it seems to reveal great depth. A happy accident in the creation of the work sealed many tiny air bubbles or particulates in the piece. When these catch the light, they suggest a galaxy of stars on a moonless night. John McCracken, Phenomenal: Exhibited Works imperfections
Composition and revision Revise at the point of composition. Compose at the point of revision. Think of composition and revision as the same thing. Verlyn Klinkenborg, Several Short Sentences About Writing 104. Site Repair design