Clyfford Still was one of the leading artists in Abstract Expressionism. Works of this period reflected themes about creation, life, struggle, death and the human condition. Clyfford Still's work had minimal exposure during his lifetime but was known and seen in San Francisco, Pennsylvania and New York. Denver, Colorado is fortunate to be the home of the Clyfford Still Museum, that houses 2,400 paintings that have been in isolation since Still's death in 1980. The museum is architecturally inspiring and takes you through the evolution of his work. Clyfford Still's paintings are a compelling inspiration each day that I look though the lens at the layers beyond what the eye can recognize. The image titled "Still Life" symbolizes the influence of Clyfford Still's work. In this image you see a flaming red background that represents life's struggles. The solitary brush strokes of yellow are resilient and conquer their place on a metal background that denotes lasting strength.