Composition 

This is François Rouan's 'Composition,' where we find ourselves amidst a field of latticed diamonds, a matrix of intersecting lines holding blues, greens, and yellows. Consider how the simple cross within each lozenge echoes the ancient symbol of convergence and intersection, a universal motif for crossroads and celestial maps. We see this symbol repeated in countless cultures, from the early Christian cross to the intersecting pathways of a city plan. The motif of crossing and intersecting carries the weight of decisions, of encounters, and of the paths we choose. Think of the crossroads in mythology, where spirits meet and destinies are decided. This simple form of intersecting lines encapsulates a profound cultural memory, resonating with our subconscious understanding of choice and consequence. The network of lines might evoke an intense feeling of disorientation, or perhaps a comforting sense of interconnectedness, engaging viewers on a primal level. Thus, the symbol of the cross, in its many forms, persists in art, echoing through time and continuously reshaping our shared visual lexicon.