Reflection No.1 (1984) by Amrit ChusuwanArt Centre Silpakorn University
Inspired by the way light and shadow are reflected from glass windows of skyscrapers in big cities, the artist fills the frame with neatly arranged rectangles.
By repeatedly linking curved lines to rectangle angles until the frame is filled, this 2-dimensional painting appears to have more movement and fluidity.
Inside each rectangle, the artist ensures it is coloured to showcase a full range of light and shadow, from the darkest to the lightest, to sharply distinguish the ones that are close to the source of light from the ones that are overshadowed by the shades.
The intensity of light and shadow varies: some parts allow viewers to see the depths, while other parts focus on the illusions of distance. This conscious composition is intended to create a template of a city landscape.
This dimension appeared in this artwork is a true testament to the artist’s imagination and deep understanding in the use of light and shadow.
The light and shadow of a metropolis illustrates ever-changing time, movement, and growth of urbanization.
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