Kaleidoscope #3
24 × 18. Acrylic on canvas. Gallery Wrap.
This painting is a vibrant mosaic of angular shapes, primarily triangles and trapezoids, that intersect and overlap, creating a fragmented, dynamic composition. The shapes are outlined with thin black and white lines, which define the boundaries between each section and add a sense of structure to the otherwise chaotic arrangement.
The colour palette is bold and varied, featuring a mix of warm and cool tones—reds, oranges, yellows, and browns are juxtaposed with blues, greens, purples, and grays. Each shape is filled with a solid colour, creating a stark contrast between adjacent sections and emphasizing the geometric divisions. The colours are applied in a flat, even manner, giving the painting a graphic quality, though the overlapping shapes and intersecting lines create a sense of depth and movement. The use of both warm and cool tones creates a balanced tension, with no single colour dominating, which keeps the viewer’s eye moving across the canvas.
The composition lacks a clear focal point, but the angular shapes and intersecting lines suggest a sense of rhythm and energy, as if the forms are shifting or colliding. While the painting is abstract, the fragmented shapes and vibrant colours might evoke a stylized cityscape, with the triangles resembling rooftops or buildings viewed from an unusual angle, or it could be interpreted as a more metaphorical representation of interconnected ideas or emotions. The thin lines that crisscross the canvas add an additional layer of complexity, creating a web-like effect that ties the shapes together.
The overall mood of the painting is lively and energetic, with the bright colours and geometric forms evoking a sense of modernity and dynamism. It recalls the works of cubist artists like Pablo Picasso or Georges Braque, who used fragmentation and geometric forms to explore multiple perspectives within a single composition. The painting invites the viewer to explore its intricate structure, finding harmony in the chaos of its colourful, angular forms.
24 × 18. Acrylic on canvas. Gallery Wrap.
This painting is a vibrant mosaic of angular shapes, primarily triangles and trapezoids, that intersect and overlap, creating a fragmented, dynamic composition. The shapes are outlined with thin black and white lines, which define the boundaries between each section and add a sense of structure to the otherwise chaotic arrangement.
The colour palette is bold and varied, featuring a mix of warm and cool tones—reds, oranges, yellows, and browns are juxtaposed with blues, greens, purples, and grays. Each shape is filled with a solid colour, creating a stark contrast between adjacent sections and emphasizing the geometric divisions. The colours are applied in a flat, even manner, giving the painting a graphic quality, though the overlapping shapes and intersecting lines create a sense of depth and movement. The use of both warm and cool tones creates a balanced tension, with no single colour dominating, which keeps the viewer’s eye moving across the canvas.
The composition lacks a clear focal point, but the angular shapes and intersecting lines suggest a sense of rhythm and energy, as if the forms are shifting or colliding. While the painting is abstract, the fragmented shapes and vibrant colours might evoke a stylized cityscape, with the triangles resembling rooftops or buildings viewed from an unusual angle, or it could be interpreted as a more metaphorical representation of interconnected ideas or emotions. The thin lines that crisscross the canvas add an additional layer of complexity, creating a web-like effect that ties the shapes together.
The overall mood of the painting is lively and energetic, with the bright colours and geometric forms evoking a sense of modernity and dynamism. It recalls the works of cubist artists like Pablo Picasso or Georges Braque, who used fragmentation and geometric forms to explore multiple perspectives within a single composition. The painting invites the viewer to explore its intricate structure, finding harmony in the chaos of its colourful, angular forms.