Painting # 090999 by Van Bankston has the timeless appeal of black and white minimalism with the interest of red underpainting. Lines of varying thickness move up and down the canvas, expressing the playful contrast of advancing and receding. Framing is not required, having clean canvas edges. The painting is signed on the back. "I hope my art encourages the viewer to stop, pause, and take a breath. My art is an invitation to the pleasure of the present moment through the qualities of color, balance, line, form, and texture for a lifegiving and empowering experience."