THE ARTWORK
In this 1985 work by Paolo Scirpa, a succession of light curves constructs a conical form against an intense blue background. The arcs narrow progressively downwards, transforming repetition into an impression of depth and movement.
The contrast between the black core, lines and colour field makes the structure immediately clear, yet its reading changes with the curves followed. The eye can approach the lower point or rise towards the wider opening. The image thus maintains continuous perceptual tension, resting on a few elements and the precision of their relationships.
The contrast between the black core, lines and colour field makes the structure immediately clear, yet its reading changes with the curves followed. The eye can approach the lower point or rise towards the wider opening. The image thus maintains continuous perceptual tension, resting on a few elements and the precision of their relationships.