THE ARTWORK
In this screenprint by Mauro Reggiani, two large oblique black forms stand on either side of a pale element. A thin yellow line introduces a restrained touch of colour, while the ground keeps the composition open. The inclination of the shapes gives the surface a decisive direction.
The strength of the image comes from the relationship between compact masses and empty intervals. Crisp edges allow shifts and overlaps to be followed precisely, without turning balance into immobility. Each element seems to find its own weight through its relationship with the others, creating a restrained, controlled visual tension.
The strength of the image comes from the relationship between compact masses and empty intervals. Crisp edges allow shifts and overlaps to be followed precisely, without turning balance into immobility. Each element seems to find its own weight through its relationship with the others, creating a restrained, controlled visual tension.