'Nature was not inspiring me in the way I wanted it to inspire me. Nature is more inspiring in a straightforward way—in a “Paint me” or “Enjoy me” way. It doesn’t get me to make the paintings I want to make. I made those palm tree paintings and monochromes in response to that. Initially, I had no idea why I was doing these paintings, but now I realize that that was it. I always wanted a monochrome painting, and I always wanted a palm tree painting. I guess that’s why. It’s also just this kind of escapism.' —Josh Smith
- Provenance
  STANDARD (OSLO), Oslo
  Acquired from the above by the present owner
- Exhibited
  Oslo, STANDARD (OSLO), Josh Smith, 25 May - 22 June 2013