This melodic and brightly coloured canvas comes from when Pop Art and minimalism were a la mode in American art circles. It is a subtle yet vibrant triptych that excellently uses negative space and fluid washes of oil paint. Perhaps the white areas indeed reference whirling dervishes, and the colours mimic the brightly coloured patterns of palaces and mosques of Turkey. The energy of the painting is calming despite the beautiful and rhythmic movement of the paint. The eye cannot help but wander around the surface, all the while only finding hints of details. Baber spent time studying in France, and certain parts are reminiscent of Robert Delaney, and her time in New York would have ensured that she was familiar with Helen Frankenthaler and Morris Louis. This painting is full of energy and is an excellent example of a late Abstract Expressionist tableau.
