Primaire 1984

Charles Bezie made this painting, Primaire, with acrylic paint on canvas. At first glance, it might seem purely abstract, but consider the making: carefully applied colors, straight lines, and sharp edges. These suggest the use of masking tape, a utilitarian material more at home in a hardware store than a fine art studio. Bezie's hand, guided by tape, transforms raw materials into a composition that explores the essence of color and form. There’s something inherently industrial about this. The smooth, uninflected application of paint suggests a process of mechanical reproduction. Look at the crisp, clean lines – they speak to a desire for precision, a hallmark of mass production. This brings questions about labor, about process, and about the relationship between the hand and the machine. By embracing these materials and techniques, Bezie challenges the traditional hierarchy between fine art and industrial design. He invites us to see the beauty and significance in the everyday, blurring the lines between art and life.