Untitled 

Here, in this untitled work by Loren MacIver, we find a delicate interplay of form and space achieved through lithography. The composition is immediately striking for its use of a muted palette punctuated by moments of vivid color. The central cluster of red and blue flowers draws the eye, acting as a focal point amidst the more diffuse elements surrounding it. MacIver plays with notions of presence and absence. The objects—a pear, a glass, perhaps a folded piece of paper—seem to emerge from a nebulous background, delineated by soft, charcoal-like strokes that both define and dissolve their edges. This technique engages with phenomenology, inviting us to contemplate how we perceive objects and space. The wavy lines, reminiscent of a landscape, add another layer, suggesting an environment that is as much felt as seen. Ultimately, the beauty of MacIver’s lithograph lies in its ability to challenge our expectations of representation. The subtle shifts in color and form invite us to reconsider the boundaries between the visible and the imagined. This visual language encourages ongoing dialogue and fresh insight.