THE ARTWORK
In this 1999 acrylic on paper by Pablo Echaurren, a symmetrical construction unites green, purple, red and light blue forms. Black outlines connect curves, small clusters and openings, transforming the square into a lively field resembling a fantastic mask without defining a precise identity.
Repeated motifs introduce a recognisable order, while colour differences keep the eye moving. One can begin at the centre and follow lateral developments or read the whole as a continuous interweaving. The image finds balance between the energy of colour and precision of structure.
Repeated motifs introduce a recognisable order, while colour differences keep the eye moving. One can begin at the centre and follow lateral developments or read the whole as a continuous interweaving. The image finds balance between the energy of colour and precision of structure.