Variaciones sobre distinto fondo 1949

Lidy Prati made this painting, Variaciones sobre distinto fondo, with calm and quiet deliberation, placing each line with precision. I can almost see her standing there, carefully measuring and applying the paint, a steady hand working across the canvas. The linear variations that Prati uses are simple yet powerful, creating a sense of balance and harmony within the composition. The juxtaposition of the blue and white backgrounds adds a layer of complexity, as if she were exploring the interplay between positive and negative space. The red lines, like gentle whispers, add warmth and depth. It reminds me of other painters who were concerned with geometric abstraction, like Agnes Martin, where the reductive aesthetic is used to create a sense of tranquility. Artists are always in conversation with each other, and with the past. We keep on making, and experimenting, and finding new ways to express ourselves.