Black & White Abstract No. 1 | gold
Melanie Viola
Black & White Abstract No. 1 | gold
28 × 35 cm · about ⅙ the width of a 3-seat sofa
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Art Analysis
From the artist, Melanie Viola
Stacked rectangles and gold ribbons
This graphic composition centers on two large, rounded black rectangles stacked vertically against a plain white background. The top rectangle is filled with white zigzag patterns, while the bottom one features thin white horizontal lines and a row of black vertical lines hanging from its lower edge. These central shapes anchor the image, while thinner elements like a curved black branch and a spiraling gold ribbon wind around them, reaching toward the top and bottom edges of the frame.
The limited color scheme focuses on black, white, and metallic gold. A gold circle marked with black dots sits near the center, adding a different shape to the mix of botanical marks and geometric lines. The gold ribbon shows varying light and dark tones, suggesting a metallic sheen as it twists through the composition. The thin branch with its small leaves provides a natural contrast to the straight lines and sharp zigzags found within the larger shapes.
This piece is part of a series that includes Black & White Abstract No. 3 | gold and Black & White Abstract No. 7 | gold, all maintaining a similar minimalistic and elegant approach to abstract forms.
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