Unequivocably Blue 1967

Perle Fine made ‘Unequivocally Blue’ from paper, using techniques rooted in both painting and collage. The work's graphic impact comes from the interplay of contrasting colors and stark geometric forms. But let's think for a moment about the material. Paper is everywhere in modern life, from the fine art world to the waste stream. Fine cuts this humble material into precise shapes, arranging them with an intuitive sense of composition. The visible seams and slight overlaps give the surface a tactile quality, emphasizing the work's physical presence. While ‘Unequivocally Blue’ aligns with traditions of abstract painting, it also points to Fine’s deep engagement with craft processes and the way she has imbued this artwork with social and cultural significance, moving beyond traditional distinctions between fine art and craft.