Severin 1972

Robert Arber made 'Severin' using printmaking techniques to build up colour and form. The overall feel is very process-oriented, with each little shape contributing to a larger visual rhythm. The colours move across the surface of the print, shifting from reds and oranges, through blues, creating an atmospheric depth. But it’s the physicality of these little shapes, these blobs, that really grabs me. They're repeated and layered, building up this incredible sense of texture, of something almost tactile. Notice how each one is slightly different, with its own unique personality? The more you look, the more they seem to shift and move, like they’re breathing. There’s something in the careful placement of the shapes that reminds me of the work of Agnes Martin, but with a more playful, organic feel. Ultimately, 'Severin' is a reminder that art isn't just about what you see, but about how you see, and how you feel.