Design 

Editor: This acrylic painting, titled "Design," is an interesting pattern by Sonia Delaunay, apparently used for textile design. It's visually striking, almost dizzying with its interconnected circles of primary colours. What do you see in this piece, especially considering her use of geometric abstraction? Curator: It’s a fascinating study in the dynamic possibilities of purely formal elements. Observe how the shapes—primarily circles—interact. Delaunay's composition isn't about representing anything; instead, it explores rhythm, movement, and colour relationships. Notice the black background. What effect does that have on your reading? Editor: It makes the bright colors pop, they contrast greatly. But I also feel a sense of depth even though it's flat, especially where the circles overlap. Curator: Precisely. This layering creates visual tension and depth. She focuses on how we, as viewers, perceive spatial relationships and movement based on these arrangements. What would you say about the role of white lines present on the background? Editor: Those almost act as disruptors or connectors...they aren't circles, but add another element. They add rhythm and even imply further connections, outside of what we can see. Curator: Yes, the dynamism emerges not just from colour contrasts, but from the shapes, overlaps, and continuations created by the negative space. Editor: I never would have thought about negative space in that context. I appreciate how formal analysis forces us to really observe and understand the relationships between different parts. Curator: Indeed. Delaunay proves that geometric abstraction isn’t merely about shapes; it's about experience itself through pure form. The shapes are a starting point, not the subject.