Green and Purple Painting with Blue Disc: May 1960 1960

Patrick Heron created "Green and Purple Painting with Blue Disc: May 1960" using oil on canvas. The interplay of colours—muted greens, vibrant purples, and a striking blue disc—immediately captures your attention. These colours aren't merely decorative; they structure the canvas, creating a dynamic push and pull. Heron's handling of form, especially the disc, disrupts traditional notions of depth. The bold shapes float on the surface, challenging our sense of space. The colours vibrate against each other, creating a tension that destabilizes any fixed reading. It seems as if Heron wanted to explore how colours interact and affect our perception. The composition invites us to consider the relationship between abstraction and the act of seeing itself. This painting isn't just about what is depicted, but also about how we engage with it. It underscores that art is a continuous process of interpretation.