
Remembering Pure Rhythms,
2021
Alec Cumming
Painting : oil
96.5 x 96.5 x 2.5 cm 38 x 38 x 1 inch
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96.5 x 96.5 x 2.5 cm 38 x 38 x 1 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artwork location: United Kingdom
This vibrant and bold artwork immediately grabs the viewer with the vibrancy and energy of its colours. Dominated by bright red hues, the work juxtaposes geometric and organic elements in a dynamic and cohesive manner. Bands of yellow contrast sharply against the red background, creating a visual tension that captivates and intrigues. The shapes appear to float and overlap, reminiscent of a cubist composition modernised through an expressive use of colour. Recurring patterns of lines and dots add a visual rhythm that guides the eye across the canvas. The variety of textures adds depth, with each brushstroke and application of paint seeming to tell part of a larger story. Figurative elements such as cylinders and objects reminiscent of architectural fragments mingle with more abstract figures. This fusion of recognisable and abstract forms creates a dialogue between the familiar and the unfamiliar, stimulating the viewer’s curiosity. The audacity also lies in the harmony of contrasts: each color and shape seem to have been chosen and placed with a precise intention, contributing to a composition that is both chaotic and masterfully orchestrated. In short, this work is a statement of dynamism and modernity, rich in symbolism and emotion, which leaves a lasting impression through its complexity and beauty.
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Alec Cumming graduated in 2007 from Norwich University of the Arts with a degree in Fine Art. He has enjoyed success with a number of major solo shows in London, throughout the UK and abroad. The artist works between studios in Norwich and Delhi.
In 2012, he was the youngest artist to have a solo exhibition with the British Council in India. At the India Art Fair 2016, he was selected as 'the one to watch' by the art critics alongside G R Iranna and Francesco Clemente. In 2017, Alec was selected for a Arts Council funded Residency with Dyad Creative in conjunction with Museums in India and the UK; in this space he made his monumental painting project 'Dialogues with India', a series of 4m long mural works considering material memory. In 2018, Alec will be showcasing some of this work in LA. Alec's work is held in private, public and corporate collections world-wide.
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