Rhythm Colour 

Sonia Delaunay created this work, Rhythm Colour, with oil paint on canvas. Delaunay’s paintings were deeply engaged with the modern experience, and Rhythm Colour is no exception. It bursts with geometric abstraction and fields of vibrant colours, showcasing her distinctive approach to translating rhythm and movement into a visual language. The application of the oil paint in Rhythm Colour, while appearing flat and graphic, demanded precision. Each brushstroke signifies a carefully considered decision about form and composition. Delaunay was interested in the optical interplay of colour; her application of paint created surfaces that seem to vibrate and shift before your eyes. This technique owes much to the Industrial Revolution when synthetic dyes became cheap and popular. She made clothes and tapestries as well as paintings, all in the same style, a radical move at the time. Ultimately, understanding the materiality of Rhythm Colour invites us to appreciate the artist's dedication to process, as well as her innovative approach to colour and form, challenging conventional notions of fine art and craft.