Curved Red with Greys 

Tess Jaray created "Curved Red with Greys," an artwork which features a visually striking interplay between color and pattern. The canvas is dominated by a saturated red ground, setting a warm and intense stage for the subtle dance of grey dots. These grey elements are distributed in a seemingly ordered fashion, yet there is a gentle curvature to their arrangement, suggesting movement within the static plane. This creates a subtle tension that destabilizes the flat surface, giving the illusion of depth and dynamism. Jaray’s calculated use of simple shapes and colors evokes a sense of spatial ambiguity. The artwork's strength lies in how it prompts us to question the nature of perception. The greys' subtle deviation from a rigid grid generates an experience that is not just visual but also deeply cognitive. It’s a testament to how elemental forms can engage with the complex structures of human understanding.