Penrose Tiling #1 explores visual complexity and perceptual rhythm. Rendered in oil on an oblong canvas, Penrose Tiling #1 is a tessellation of rhombus-shaped units arranged in a Penrose tiling—a non-periodic pattern. The composition overall resists repetition while maintaining structural coherence. One visual element of note is how the elongated horizontal format enhances the sense of spatial drift, as the eye navigates the interlocking forms and their directional cues. Continue reading “Penrose Tiling #1 (2013)”
This painting is not concerned with representing an object but is instead staging how vision itself negotiates space. Thus, the viewer is invited to experience shifting depth cues (is the center receding or projecting?); transparency versus opacity; and the instability of alignment and orientation.
The geometric syntax here conveys a perceptual ambiguity through geometric division and tonal modulation. The off-center points within each square differ, creating a dynamic tension between symmetry and depth. Initially, some people see the lines going inward; others perceive an outward projection.
Cube Study with Color Gradations is a compact yet deeply resonant sketch on paper showing experiments with geometry, perception, and the subtle power of color transitions. Initially, the composition appears to present a simple “cube study” but, as the title denotes, it is not just an exercise in form. The emphasis is on how nuanced gradations of hue can elevate a piece into a reflection on spatial ambiguity, visual rhythm, and the interplay between structure and sensation. Continue reading “Cube Study with Color Gradations Sketch (2021)”
A small painting in the artist’s perceptual studies series of paintings.
Like Flags and Freedom, this work was inspired by all the people in Berkeley, California waving flags on street corners after Joe Biden won the 2020 election in the United States.
As a symbolic flag, this painting fits within a longer tradition.
Ione, Amy. Composition in Black and White. 2021. Black and white study on paper. Measures 6.75×5 inches.
Framed in 8×10 white metal frame with archival white mat covered by plexi-glass. Ships with a certificate of authenticity. Signed and dated on the back by the artist. Colors: Red, Black, Pink, Gray and White. Handmade. Original Artwork. (#31865)
Shades of blue, black, gray, and white are patterned to tease the viewer perceptually on close engagement. For variations on this theme, see Maquette #1 and Maquette #3.
Penrose Tiling #2 features a tessellation of rhombus-shaped units arranged in a non-periodic pattern—one that resists repetition yet maintains internal logic. On this large, square canvas, the work’s mathematical underpinning becomes a vehicle for perceptual play, as the viewer’s eye navigates shifting planes and chromatic transitions. Continue reading “Penrose Tiling #2 (2015)”
