Artist: Wendell C. Lanton
Year: c. 1960s
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Dimensions: 25 x 31 inches
Style: Abstract
Period: Mid 20th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: Wendell C. Lanton’s Exorcism by Witch Doctor is an abstract painting that draws viewers into a haunting and dynamic visual experience. The dark, almost blood-red hues of the background create an intense and foreboding atmosphere, as if representing a space charged with mystical energy or the lingering presence of something dark and unsettling. At the center of the composition, a chaotic splash of white, yellow, and cream bursts forth, as though it’s the essence of the exorcism itself—an explosion of energy, light, and spiritual release.
The contrasting colors and textures suggest a violent clash between forces, with the dark tones symbolizing something ominous or troubled, while the central burst of lighter colors represents purification or release. The abstract nature of the piece leaves room for multiple interpretations, but the dramatic color palette and dynamic composition evoke a sense of transformation, struggle, and ultimately, catharsis. Exorcism by Witch Doctor feels like a raw, emotional expression of spiritual conflict and cleansing, with its bold use of color and form conveying power beyond the literal.
Artist: Wendell C. Lanton
Year: c. 1960s
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Dimensions: 25 x 31 inches
Style: Abstract
Period: Mid 20th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: Wendell C. Lanton’s Exorcism by Witch Doctor is an abstract painting that draws viewers into a haunting and dynamic visual experience. The dark, almost blood-red hues of the background create an intense and foreboding atmosphere, as if representing a space charged with mystical energy or the lingering presence of something dark and unsettling. At the center of the composition, a chaotic splash of white, yellow, and cream bursts forth, as though it’s the essence of the exorcism itself—an explosion of energy, light, and spiritual release.
The contrasting colors and textures suggest a violent clash between forces, with the dark tones symbolizing something ominous or troubled, while the central burst of lighter colors represents purification or release. The abstract nature of the piece leaves room for multiple interpretations, but the dramatic color palette and dynamic composition evoke a sense of transformation, struggle, and ultimately, catharsis. Exorcism by Witch Doctor feels like a raw, emotional expression of spiritual conflict and cleansing, with its bold use of color and form conveying power beyond the literal.
