Jill Tate's "Fortified" is a monochromatic painting employing various shades of rust to create a stark composition dominated by an arch made of stacked cubes. The geometric structures draw focus, while smaller, scattered round forms add contrast and depth. The artist’s use of light and shadow adds dimensionality and tension to the minimal, architectural forms. This work reflects Tate's exploration of balance and stability, merged with a meditative calm, typical of her broader artistic investigation into space and form. ...