SDED-Aigu

SDED-Aigu, 2021
Acrylic on shaped canvas and basswood strips over plywood
24 x 24 x 3 in (61 x 61 x 7.5 cm)
I believe that the intention is by now obvious: I want my canvas to travel up and down the 2-D surface, flirting with the third dimension, as well as mimicking the conventional bas-relief by being raised above the background plane. The subjects are mostly dictated by the mechanics that arise from shaping the canvas, that, at times, they purposely change to fit a narrative. The bold red and pink (magenta) colors mirror the subtle (almost invisible) transition from 2 to 3-D, keeping a good hold on the balance of the composition.