Interplay (Daylight I-II)
My new works on paper ‘Intersections’ are a series of watercolours that explore the infinite possibilities of the grid. Each piece starts with a piece of stretched watercolour paper that has been divided into two columns by four rows and a selection of 2-3 primary / secondary colours. From here anything can happen; I use the grid as a guideline or parameter for creating cross sections and pathways. I am looking to follow the lines around the paper to introduce movement within the 2D space. The layering of translucent colours allows a field of depth and illusion within the borders of the paper however there is a sense that it could go beyond the page. The colours are complimentary palettes: the temperature of the tones resonate with the colours of changing light implying different points in the day. The warms reds and oranges suggestive of sunset whilst the crisp greens and blues more reflective of daylight. The harmonies in the colours have a sense of musicality too.
-Fiona Grady
Year: 2021
Medium: Watercolour ink on Fabriano 5 300 gsm paper
Hand signed and titled on verso
Size: 18.875 x 13.375 in (47.8 x 34 cm) each
The layering of translucent colours allows a field of depth and illusion within the borders of the paper however there is a sense that it could go beyond the page.
-Fiona Grady