EC19-B4 2019

Thiago Boecan created this 80 by 120 cm work, EC19-B4, with an unknown medium. What immediately strikes you is the interplay of muted tones and geometric shapes. Rectangular forms in shades of brown are set against a dark, grey ground. Boecan uses these simple shapes to create a composition that feels both balanced and slightly off-kilter. This careful arrangement encourages you to consider the relationships between form and space, figure and ground. We might look at the way the artist balances these warm, earthy colours with a cool ground to produce a calming effect. Boecan seems interested in the fundamentals of painting itself. The artwork destabilizes established meanings by prompting you to explore your own interpretation of the artist’s structural choices. EC19-B4 ultimately serves as a reminder of the power of simplicity and the endless possibilities within abstract forms.