Alan Goldstein: Cylinder Dream (1994) Original Collage Acrylic on Cloth.

This evocative mixed-media collage, Cylinder Dream, exemplifies Alan Goldstein's mastery of abstract expressionism, blending architectural forms with organic abstraction in a dreamlike interplay of light, shadow, and texture. Created in 1994—a pivotal period in Goldstein's career when he increasingly incorporated photographic collages as preparatory elements for his paintings—the work features layered acrylic washes in muted grays and umbers, accented by delicate pastel strokes that evoke a sense of ethereal depth and introspection. At its core, a bold white rectangular form, reminiscent of a cylindrical projection or architectural void, punctuates the composition, framed against subtle collaged elements that suggest fragmented landscapes or urban remnants. Rendered on cloth support and housed in a sleek modern wooden frame, the piece measures 28½ by 19½ inches overall Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the verso, along with additional provenance notations, it captures Goldstein's ongoing exploration of the human psyche and natural cycles, influenced by his Bucks County surroundings and early training in architecture and stage design. A Bucks County luminary (b. 1938), Goldstein's works have been exhibited extensively, including solo shows at the James A. Michener Art Museum, where his 2023 retrospective Elemental highlighted similar mid-1990s pieces probing emotional and environmental themes.