Concord 1982

Gene Davis created this impactful painting, "Concord," using acrylic on canvas. The dominant feature is its division into contrasting chromatic fields. On one side, bold reds interplay with cream hues. On the other, deep blacks are punctuated by narrow white stripes. Davis’s consistent use of vertical stripes in varying widths is integral to his exploration of color and rhythm, creating visual music. The stripes serve as structural units. They define the artwork’s composition, creating a balance between chaos and order. This abstraction emphasizes color and form over traditional representational content. Here, the contrasting fields challenge the viewer’s perception. They invite us to explore how differences in color intensity and pattern density can alter spatial understanding and emotional response. The painting’s inherent structure functions as a vehicle for continuous reinterpretation. This keeps the artwork vital within ongoing dialogues about abstraction and sensory experience.