Tricolore, 2024

Jaakko Mattila  

Editions Atelier Clot, Paris. Printed at Atelier Clot, Bramsen & Co (Atelier Clot) on BFK Rive 250g. Hand-signed and numbered by the artist. Publisher's dry stamp (Atelier Clot). Original lithograph.

What makes this edition special is that each print is different. The yellow color is increasingly integrated into the print. Edition number 1 is blue/red. Edition number 120 is orange/green.

This timeless work of art captivates attention with its apparent simplicity and subtle depth. Titled “Two Circles Intersecting," it is a masterful example of minimalism and abstraction. The painting is characterized by a bold contrast between a dark background and a luminous central form. The background, done in a deep shade of blue, seems almost mystical, evoking the vastness of the universe or the depth of the ocean. The texture of this area is undeniably rich, with a gradation of color that creates an effect of movement, despite its apparent stillness. In the center, two circles gracefully overlap, forming a pristine white space at the point of convergence. The circles, one blue and the other pastel pink, symbolize duality and harmony, the union of opposing polarities. This interplay of circles is rendered with mathematical precision, suggesting a meticulous study of geometric shapes and their meaning in space. The choice of colours is not insignificant. Blue, the colour of tranquility and infinity, is counterbalanced by pink, the colour of softness and emotion. Their superposition creates a delicate lavender hue, a marriage of calm and passion. The artist demonstrates here an exceptional mastery of technique and artistic vision, transforming simple shapes into a powerful visual language. The rectangular frame of the canvas frames the composition in such a way as to direct the gaze directly towards the luminous centre, thus drawing the observer into a visual and emotional journey. "Two Circles Intersecting" is a work that invites contemplation and reflection, each glance offering a new perspective. This painting is not simply an exploration of shapes and colours, but a meditative experience, a quest towards the understanding of universal harmony.