Spatial Relief (red) REL 036 by Helio Oiticica

Spatial Relief (red) REL 036 1959

heliooiticica

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red colour palette

red colour

pop of colour red

red and grey tone

white and red

pink red

red accent colour

paper

red colour scheme

repetition of red colour

pop of red

"Spatial Relief (red) REL 036" is a 1959 work by Brazilian artist Hélio Oiticica (1937-1980). The artwork is a minimalist composition of two flat geometric shapes, a rhombus in a reddish-brown hue and a parallelogram in a deep red, against a stark white background. Oiticica was a key figure in Neo-Concretism and his work often experimented with space and geometric abstraction, inviting the viewer to perceive the interplay of shapes and colors. This particular piece exemplifies his exploration of color and form as a means to evoke a sense of depth and movement.