Tricolore 2, 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 captivating work of art, a piece of abstract art, is distinguished by its simplicity and mastery of visual techniques. It features a circular composition, where three circles overlap harmoniously, creating an effect of transparency and superposition. The circles are subtly tinted with blue and pink, adding a dimension of delicate but striking chromatic contrast. At the center of the composition is a pristine white area, a perfect void that immediately catches the eye and evokes a feeling of purity and tranquility. Around this void, the semi-transparent circles blend together, forming intermediate shades of color that evoke feelings of calm and contemplation. The background of the work is made up of a uniform grayish blue hue, which serves as a neutral backdrop and highlights the brightness of the circles. This background also adds a silent depth, amplifying the contrast with the bright and colorful central elements. The choice of colors, the perfection of the geometric shapes and the subtlety of the gradients demonstrate the artist's great technical mastery. Every detail is thought out and executed with precision, creating a perfect visual balance. This work is not simply an exploitation of shapes and colors; it challenges the viewer to delve into introspective reflection. It manages to transform simple geometry into a refined and sophisticated visual and emotional experience.