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Nails and acrylic on wood // Clou - with Pattern by Bernard Aubertin, created in 1966, is a mixed-media work that features nails and red acrylic on wood. Presented in a diamond orientation, this piece exemplifies Aubertin’s commitment to exploring texture, form, and the color red. The nails are meticulously arranged to create a structured, tactile surface, which interacts with the vibrant red paint to generate a subtle play of light and shadow. The repetitive arrangement of nails builds a hypnotic pattern that captures the viewer’s attention, inviting close examination of the details. Aubertin, known for his monochromatic red works, uses the nails not only as a structural component but as a medium of expression, symbolizing energy and rhythm. This artwork captures the artist’s fascination with materiality and minimalism, turning a simple red surface into a field of intense visual and physical engagement.
Clou - with pattern , 1966
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Nails and acrylic on wood // Clou - with Pattern by Bernard Aubertin, created in 1966, is a mixed-media work that features nails and red acrylic on wood. Presented in a diamond orientation, this piece exemplifies Aubertin’s commitment to exploring texture, form, and the color red. The nails are meticulously arranged to create a structured, tactile surface, which interacts with the vibrant red paint to generate a subtle play of light and shadow. The repetitive arrangement of nails builds a hypnotic pattern that captures the viewer’s attention, inviting close examination of the details. Aubertin, known for his monochromatic red works, uses the nails not only as a structural component but as a medium of expression, symbolizing energy and rhythm. This artwork captures the artist’s fascination with materiality and minimalism, turning a simple red surface into a field of intense visual and physical engagement.
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What is ‘light and space’?
The Light and Space Movement refers to loosely affiliated art movements connected to minimalism, geometric abstraction, and op art that originated in Southern California in the 1960s. Greatly influenced by artist John McLaughlin, these artists focused on sensory phenomena such as light, perception, and space as central elements of their work. They also incorporated cutting-edge technologies from the aerospace and engineering industries to develop light-filled and sensuous objects, creating immersive experiences that emphasize the viewer's perception.