Floating Pastel Shapes

Alexandra Weise

Alexandra Weise layers soft pigment into a rhythmic dance of suspension, where weightless forms drift across the page with a quiet, melodic energy. This work balances the fluidity of the medium against a structured arrangement of geometry, creating a space that feels both expansive and intimate.

Floating Pastel Shapes — framed, leaning against the wall
Alexandra Weise

Floating Pastel Shapes

Alexandra Weise layers soft pigment into a rhythmic dance of suspension, where weightless forms drift across the page with a quiet, melodic energy. This work balances the fluidity of the medium against a structured arrangement of geometry, creating a space that feels both expansive and intimate.

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28 × 35 cm · about ⅙ the width of a 3-seat sofa

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Frame Colour Black
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Floating Pastel Shapes

Alexandra Weise

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A rhythmic suspension of soft geometric light

In this portrait-oriented composition, Weise explores the delicate tension between transparency and saturation. The use of watercolour allows for a gentle bleeding of edges, where each pastel form appears to vibrate against its neighbor without losing its distinct silhouette. The palette is bright and varied, yet the generous use of negative space ensures the arrangement feels light and breathable rather than crowded.

By stripping away representational detail, the focus shifts entirely to the interaction of pure shape and hue. The minimal approach highlights the organic textures inherent in the paint, inviting the viewer to find stillness in the subtle overlaps and the soft, bleeding gradients. It is a study in balance that relies on the inherent unpredictability of water and pigment to create a sense of living movement.

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