Word: erman
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Image Is Primary. Although devoid of specific subject matter, Young-erman's paintings are usually symmetrical, fraught with enigmatic suggestions of plant and animal shapes, the rhythm of waves and the exuberance of flame. To many, his work suggests a latter-day Georgia O'Keeffe. Like her, he is attracted to "organic form, relating to living things in general." He will occasionally sketch leaves, is fascinated by color photographs of fish and Oriental paintings of insects. But picking up a wineglass in his studio, he says, "This doesn't interest me as a form...