Sally Trace Fine Art Studio
Original Abstract
Paintings by Sally Trace

"Composition"
Oil on linen, 48x30"  Bronze floater frame
Sally Chase Trace © 2001

"Composition" is an homage to Kandinsky.  The background field is gold on the left and changes to rose on the right.  Brushwork is thick and lively, reflecting light in many directions. The forms are suspended in front of the field.  There is a tension between two groups that just touch in the center.  Two curved saber shapes define the left side of the right group, like edges of spheres, answered by a straight edge attached to a large rust colored form which establishes the anchor for the left group.  It's explosive and static at the same time.