February 2012
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“There is an art, it says, or rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in...”
– Adams, Douglas. (1978). The Hitch-hikers Guide to the Galaxy. BBC Radio 4
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L’Menage au Monolithe, Opinions on Tumblr
I’m captivated by L’Menage au Monolithe not only due to its fitful composition but its range of colour inspired pseudo-textures. Forms appear and morph through the painting yet the eye is instantly drawn to the brightly coloured scars in the vellum. This dialogue reminds me of the work of someone I knew; an artist, and friend, who would paint in a similar fashion (I use the word...
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Rothko's Strength, Opinions on Tumblr
When looking at his paintings you must, as the viewer, invest enough time in which to be drawn inwards. Long, uninterrupted, and quiet periods of time. This is to discover the potential of Rothko’s work. Scale is not the only reason for this effect, colour is also important. Although composition is what many may say is a driving force behind Rothko’s success we cannot let the sheer scale of these...
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