Ice Palace 1970

Jeremy Moon created this painting, "Ice Palace," using acrylic on canvas. The cool blue lines intersect against a deep black background, forming a network of triangles and squares. This pattern evokes structures found in nature, like the crystalline formations of ice. Geometric patterns such as these aren't new, however. Consider the mosaics of antiquity, or even the textile patterns of various cultures. Grids and geometric repetitions are visually pleasing and provide structure, yet they also connect to a primordial human need to create order and meaning from chaos. The coldness of "Ice Palace" perhaps reflects a collective sense of isolation. This painting shows how symbols of structure and order can also carry a sense of starkness and alienation, reflecting the complex interplay between the conscious and subconscious in art. The stark geometric abstraction reflects a deep need for emotional and intellectual structuring. The motif returns, transformed by the concerns of a new era.