Constructie 1997

This is an oil painting called 'Constructie', made by Gil Nicolescu, who was born in Romania, and worked across the 20th Century. The painting has a kind of ancient, monumental feel, doesn't it? The color palette is warm and earthy, like looking at a desert landscape or an old fresco. Up close, you can see how the artist has built up layers of paint, creating a textured surface. The shapes are meticulously defined, with hard edges that give the composition a sense of clarity and precision. Look at the arc at the top – the way the brushstrokes follow the curve, giving it a sense of volume and weight. It reminds me a bit of the work of Agnes Martin, in the way that she used simple geometric forms to create a sense of depth and space. Ultimately, the painting invites us to slow down and contemplate the relationships between form, color, and texture. It's about building, constructing, and finding harmony in unexpected places. It's a conversation.