"10 Chairs" is a nonaptych (nine-panel artwork) that challenges our perception of form and content. This complex piece is a sophisticated play on perspective and the relationship between individual parts and the whole. Each panel offers a unique and distinct rendering of a single chair, executed in a variety of styles, from impressionistic strokes to bold, flat color fields. The vibrant and varied color palette creates a dynamic rhythm, while intricate patterns within each panel invite close examination.
The true ingenuity of "10 Chairs" is revealed when viewed as a single, unified piece. The nine disparate chair fragments, each a complete work on its own, are arranged to collectively form the image of a single, large wingback chair. This clever optical illusion, which gives the artwork its title, transforms the individual pieces into a cohesive narrative, representing how small, distinct elements can come together to create a singular, powerful form.
- Subject Matter: Figurative
- Collections: 3. Abstract + Figurative