Est Ouest 2 1956

Richard Mortensen created "Est Ouest 2" using bold lines, contrasting colors, and geometric shapes, inviting us into a dynamic visual space. The stark juxtapositions of light and shadow, warm and cool hues, create an immediate tension. Here, the interplay between form and space becomes a kind of visual language. Shapes and colors don't merely exist; they communicate. The black lines dissect the canvas, acting as structural boundaries while also directing our gaze. The triangles and rectangles, rendered in red, yellow, and grey, seem to suggest a visual game of push and pull, where no single element dominates. The title, translating to "East West," hints at a duality, but the painting resists easy categorization. Instead, it invites us to consider how opposing forces can coexist and create a new visual order. This abstraction challenges fixed meanings, encouraging ongoing interpretation.