{"title":"Original Panels","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eThe studio work of John Biswell centers on structured explorations of force, rhythm, and repetition. Working primarily in panel format, these paintings investigate physical and spiritual energy through disciplined composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eThe ongoing series, \u003cem data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eDiscipline of the Infinite\u003c\/em\u003e, approaches elemental movement — waves, current, compression, release — not as landscape, but as architecture. Each piece is constructed through controlled line and restrained palette, where chaos is met with structure and repetition becomes a form of devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eProduction is intentionally limited. A fixed number of panels are completed each year, emphasizing focus, permanence, and clarity over volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eIn addition to the core series, select works on paper and limited explorations extend this study of motion and symbolic form. These works maintain the same structural rigor while allowing for variation in scale and medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eAll available originals and limited editions are presented below. Sold works remain archived as part of the evolving body of work.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"copy-of-original-art-1","title":"Crashing wave and sunset","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eSOLD — Private Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eThis panel precedes the \u003cem data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eDiscipline of the Infinite\u003c\/em\u003e series and reflects earlier explorations of wave structure, movement, and controlled composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eAcrylic on panel\u003cbr data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"673\"\u003e24 × 36 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePanel works are produced in limited annual quantities.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47579778679084,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1520\/1580\/files\/69264887213__66164AC2-CB2F-46F5-904B-A004E54D1B21.jpg?v=1774030205"},{"product_id":"high-energy-water-original-fine-art-painting-by-john-biswell-copy","title":"Convergence No. 1","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"ikxd4h\" data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"357\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eConvergence No.1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"386\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"386\"\u003eDiscipline of the Infinite\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"438\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"419\"\u003e34 × 34 inches (86 × 86 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"422\"\u003eAcrylic on panel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eA towering wall of water dominates the composition, carrying a sense of height, weight, and sustained pressure. The wave breaks along the upper edge, while below, multiple currents converge and swirl—intersecting forms building compression and upward force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eThe surface is constructed through layered blues, ranging from deep cerulean to cold prussian tones, creating a sense of depth and mass within the water. Stylized white linework—drawn from Tibetan visual traditions—defines the shifting edges of the wave, guiding the eye upward toward the cresting forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eA restrained field of red storm light occupies the upper corner, built from cadmium red and fluorescent pink. This small area of warmth creates tension against the dominant cool palette, suggesting atmosphere, distance, and imbalance within the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eThe composition operates as an all-over structure. Movement begins in the lower convergence of currents and rises through the surface, resolving at the crest. The result is both forceful and controlled—an image of pressure, release, and suspended motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eConvergence No.1\u003c\/em\u003e marks a turning point within the series. It is the first fully resolved work in which the underlying visual language—developed over decades—was allowed to emerge without restraint. The painting reflects a shift away from control through hesitation, toward clarity through acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003eWhat remains is a study of force held in balance: the weight of water, the energy of movement, and a moment of stillness within both.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"355\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1873\" data-start=\"1829\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePanel works are produced in limited annual quantities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52693923561772,"sku":null,"price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1520\/1580\/files\/ConvergenceNo.1.jpg?v=1775678305"},{"product_id":"convergence-no-1-copy","title":"Emergence No. 1","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"nrx9gt\" data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"530\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eEmergence No.1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eDiscipline of the Infinite\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"592\"\u003e34 × 34 inches (86 × 86 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eAcrylic on panel\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"958\" data-start=\"661\"\u003eA single wave rises diagonally across the panel, emerging from the lower left and expanding upward toward the right. Its mass stretches and thins as it lifts, holding a moment of suspension—an interval where weight, motion, and inertia briefly resolve into stillness before the inevitable descent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1418\" data-start=\"960\"\u003eA glowing red sun occupies the lower right quadrant, partially obscured and pressing into the edge of the wave. Built through layered pink and cadmium red, it introduces a concentrated field of warmth that contrasts against the surrounding depth of the surface. The background is constructed from cold ocean greens—turquoise and muted orange tones subdued with glazes of Payne’s grey—recalling the shifting color of coastal water under low light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1733\" data-start=\"1420\"\u003eThe wave itself is developed through layered blues and sea-green tones, articulated with stylized white linework that defines the structure of the form. These lines guide the eye along the surface, repeating and expanding as the wave rises, creating a sense of rhythm and internal movement within the larger mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1946\" data-start=\"1735\"\u003eUnlike the compression and collision present in earlier works, \u003cem data-end=\"1814\" data-start=\"1798\"\u003eEmergence No.1\u003c\/em\u003e holds a quieter state. Energy remains present, but it is suspended—extended outward and upward, balanced between force and release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2218\" data-start=\"1948\"\u003eThis painting marks a continued expansion of the series through color and atmosphere. The use of colder tonal fields and controlled contrast introduces a different kind of depth—less about impact, more about space, light, and the perception of movement within stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2376\" data-start=\"2220\"\u003eThe result is a work that carries both weight and lightness: a single form held in a moment of clarity, where motion is not stopped, but briefly understood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePanel works are produced in limited annual quantities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52774673350956,"sku":null,"price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1520\/1580\/files\/EmergenceNo.1.jpg?v=1775677347"},{"product_id":"crashing-wave-and-sunset-no-1-copy","title":"Luminous Field","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1cvlpxa\" data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"641\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eLuminous Field\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"670\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"670\"\u003eDiscipline of the Infinite\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e34 × 34 inches (86 × 86 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"706\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAcrylic and metal leaf on panel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eThe entire surface of the panel is occupied by water—flat, expansive, and in a state of quiet motion. No horizon is present. Instead, space is established through the repetition and frequency of subtle swells, creating distance through rhythm rather than perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eThe composition draws initial influence from the optical phenomenon known as \u003cem data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eShiranui\u003c\/em\u003e, where light appears to hover and shift across the surface of water. Here, that effect is translated into a controlled field of reflection and tension. Highlights move across the surface in small, concentrated intervals—some rendered in paint, others through the use of metal leaf—marking the points where water, light, and atmosphere meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003eThe underlying structure is built from deep blues consistent with earlier works in the series, establishing depth beneath the surface. These cooler tones are softened and layered, allowing the surface to feel both substantial and open. In contrast, the reflective elements remain sharp and precise, creating a dialogue between depth and immediacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003eSubtle accents of magenta are introduced within the field of light, expanding the palette while maintaining restraint. The result is a surface that appears calm, yet fully under tension—held in a continuous state of balance between stillness and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003eThis work represents a shift within the series. Rather than focusing on force or form, it examines the behavior of light across a controlled surface. The language of the work expands here, moving from structure into perception—where movement is minimal, and attention is directed toward the quiet complexity of what is seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003eThe painting offers a sustained moment of stillness: a meditative field in which light, depth, and surface are held in equilibrium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePanel works are produced in limited annual quantities.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52774750617900,"sku":null,"price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1520\/1580\/files\/LuminousField.jpg?v=1775679743"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1520\/1580\/collections\/2013-04-20_16.02.32_75df8e55-8bef-4bbe-bfec-c8af0127d3f2.jpg?v=1740932145","url":"https:\/\/biswellstudio.com\/collections\/original-panels.oembed","provider":"John Biswell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}