Square Motif Green & Lilac 1948

Victor Pasmore made this painting called 'Square Motif Green & Lilac' with oil paint, although it's hard to pinpoint exactly when. The colours are really muted and quiet. Look at how the squares and triangles have been built up, like a brick wall, but also not like a brick wall. What really grabs me is the texture – you can almost feel the brushstrokes, like a map of the artist's hand moving across the surface. The paint isn't trying to hide itself; it's thick in some places, thin in others, and that dark green background feels like a night sky with a light dusting of stars. And that triangle over on the right? It’s like a little flag saying, "Hey, look over here!" This piece is like an ongoing conversation with artists like Paul Klee, but Pasmore brings his own voice, exploring how simple shapes can create a whole world of feeling. It’s not about having all the answers, it's about asking the right questions.