Échiquier brodé 42 1961

Isidore Isou’s “Échiquier brodé 42” (1961) is a colorful and dynamic work that exemplifies the artist’s Lettrism movement. The painting depicts a chessboard overlaid with a cacophony of gestural brushstrokes and abstract forms, suggesting the movement and chaos of a game in progress. Isou, known for his experimental approach to art, utilizes bold colors and a playful use of lines and shapes to create a visual experience that challenges traditional notions of chess and artistic representation. This painting is a prime example of Isou’s unique artistic language, where abstract forms and gestural markings merge to create a captivating and visually engaging composition.