The Rule of the Circle, The Rule of the Game 1985

"The Rule of the Circle, The Rule of the Game" is a 1985 work by Romanian artist Geta Bratescu. It is a collage composed of different colored paper pieces, each with unique textures. These pieces are arranged within a perfect circle against a backdrop of a white grid, creating a stark yet intriguing contrast. Bratescu’s work often explored geometric shapes, color theory, and the interplay of light and shadow, and this piece embodies that exploration. The geometric circle is a central theme in Bratescu's artistic vocabulary, reflecting a dialogue between the natural and the constructed, playing with ideas of order and chaos, and questioning the rules of art and life.