This vibrant abstract work features a bold, monochromatic palette of warm, golden yellow hues. The composition is dominated by a series of angular, geometric shapes that interlock and overlap, creating a sense of depth and movement. The paint application is thick and textured, with visible brushstrokes adding to the artwork's tactile quality. The overall effect is one of simplicity and striking visual impact, drawing the viewer's attention to the nuances of color and form. This piece exemplifies the artist's minimalist approach, focusing on the essential elements of color and shape to convey a sense of contemplation and introspection. ...
Simon Callery's work consists of paintings, photographs and large-scale sculptures. Through his work he aims to emphasise the materiality of paintings that are 'for the body as much as they are for the eye'. His non-traditional red relief paintings, for example, emphasise the material construction rather than the image. More recently, Callery has pursued a number of painting projects outside the studio, in the urban environment and the landscape, working with people from all disciplines, such as field archaeologists. ...
