This abstract artwork features a bold, monochromatic color palette dominated by various shades of yellow. The composition is minimalistic, with a series of rectangular shapes arranged in a symmetrical pattern that creates a sense of visual balance. The surfaces exhibit a textured, weathered appearance, suggesting the use of mixed media or layered materials. The overall effect is one of simplicity and serenity, inviting the viewer to contemplate the interplay of light, form, and the expressive qualities of the chosen medium. The artist's intention may have been to explore the emotive power of color and the possibilities of geometric abstraction. ...
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. ...
