Ma 102 1961

This blue painting by Tadasky is like a portal, a painted vortex that pulls you into another dimension. Just imagine him, brush in hand, maybe with a turntable contraption, layering circle upon circle. I can almost feel the artist's hand, see him stepping back, squinting, adjusting, searching for that perfect balance. He has such a focused approach to art. You can tell he is methodical and has incredible control. The cool blues create a sense of depth and calm but there is something dizzying about the image. I can see how this piece sits within his wider collection of paintings – the intense geometry and repetition and the artist's commitment to pure, unadulterated color! It is like the artist is in conversation with others across time. I am sure he looked at artists like Josef Albers. It reminds us that painting is this ongoing exchange, with artists riffing off each other’s ideas, inspiring new visions. It embraces ambiguity, allowing for multiple interpretations.