Composition in red 

Editor: Here we have Antonio Asis's "Composition in Red," made with mixed media and metal. The geometric composition with overlapping circles feels almost like a screen or a filter. I am immediately drawn to the way the light interacts with the different layers. What visual relationships are most striking to you? Curator: The interplay of figure and ground is especially compelling. Observe how Asis manipulates the viewer’s perception through the moiré effect, created by layering perforated planes. Do you notice how the circles aren’t solid shapes but rather emerge from the interference patterns of the mesh? Editor: Yes, it's almost an optical illusion. The colors, too, create depth. The use of red and gray against the white wall makes the piece seem to float. Curator: Indeed. Consider the function of color in establishing spatial relationships. The contrast isn't just decorative, but integral to the artwork’s formal structure, pushing some elements forward while receding others. Are there certain patterns, beyond the obvious circles, that catch your eye? Editor: I am fascinated by the subtle variations within the circular shapes themselves. They seem to breathe or pulse, despite being static. Curator: This perceived motion arises from the delicate balance between order and chaos, intention and accident. The seemingly simple geometric forms yield surprising complexity when viewed closely. It's not merely a decorative abstract work; Asis has constructed a system that actively engages our visual faculties, constantly demanding recalibration. Editor: It's a work that reveals more with each viewing, prompting me to consider how different structures change meaning. Curator: Precisely. The artwork underscores the very nature of perception. By directing attention to the interaction between the artwork's structure and the viewer, the conceptual basis of its creation is all the more apparent.