Untitled 2010

Harriet Korman crafted this untitled piece with radiating segments of pure color. At first glance, one might see merely abstract forms, yet these wedges summon something deeper. Consider the psychological impact of color itself. Here, the arrangement of colors seems to suggest beams of light emanating from a central, unseen source. We see a motif akin to the nimbus, the halo of divinity found in countless religious depictions, from Byzantine mosaics to Renaissance paintings. The halo signified not just holiness but also enlightenment, a radiating truth. Korman’s composition taps into that primal recognition. Though devoid of explicit religious iconography, it evokes the emotional resonance of sacred art. What is this central light? Perhaps a source of warmth, guidance, or inspiration. Even in abstraction, these symbols of light carry their historical weight, reminding us that the search for enlightenment is a timeless human endeavor.