Introducing Unit 117
So on October 2nd I got a Facebook memory pop up from a speed drawing the previous year:
Since I’ve been so absent in making new stuff, this seemed like a good one to work on.
At the same time, I run across this post from one of my favorite artists – Shelly Bremmer
Side note: META you’re making it bloody impossible to get any traction or create a compelling narrative with your recent lack of embedding support!
ANYHOO, in it she mentions an October Art challenge by Kath McCann & _adinas_art_ with a color palette inspired by a cloud leopard photograph:
Long story short, that’s why the rendered version has more earthen tones than the pink and gold original. I still may make that a variant, but for now Unit 117s primary configuration is the yellows clays are grays you see.
Sudden update right after posting this: I’m calling it Autumn Jester on account of the fall colors, and I just saw a pointy smiling face in it. Thank you pareidolia.
Prints are up in the Zazzle shop:
Unit 117: Autumn Jester
Autumn Jester is a captivating geometric composition that merges elements of Art Deco, Bauhaus, and Art Nouveau into a harmonious yet dynamic design. The artwork features a blend of circular and angular shapes, with intersecting lines and repeating forms that create a sense of rhythm and balance. The use of rich, earthy tones like ochre,…
Geomajig 83 Blue
Geomajig 83 Blue (aka Untitled 83, ’cause ya know, titles are hard) is a midcentury modern like hard edge geometric abstract made of white line art with gradiated baby blue cell fills. It’s part of my Geomajigs collection, which are geometric thingamajigs – like faux schematics for esoteric devices that’ll never exist. Originally it was…
