{"title":"Patrick Heron","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"six-in-light-orange-with-red-in-yellow-patrick-heron","title":"Six in Light Orange with Red in Yellow - Patrick Heron","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1970 screenprint by Patrick Heron, exploring the dynamic interaction of warm colours and organic abstract forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePatrick Heron was a central figure in the development of British abstract art during the mid-twentieth century. This screenprint, produced in 1970, demonstrates his preoccupation with the interaction of colour and form. Heron moved away from representational subjects to explore how flat areas of pigment could create spatial tension on a two-dimensional surface. \n\nIn this composition, the artist employs a limited palette of warm tones. The interplay between the red, orange, and yellow shapes creates a sense of movement, as the forms appear to expand or contract against one another. Heron often spoke of his desire to make the colour itself the subject of the work, rather than a tool to describe an object. By removing traditional perspective, he forces the viewer to engage directly with the physical presence of the ink on the paper. \n\nHeron spent much of his career in Cornwall, where the quality of light influenced his approach to colour. His work from this period is characterised by organic, amoeba-like shapes that avoid rigid geometry. The edges of these forms are soft, allowing them to bleed into the surrounding space. This print reflects his mature style, where the balance of weight and hue is calculated to achieve a specific optical effect. The lack of a central focus encourages the eye to travel across the entire surface, observing how the different intensities of red and yellow shift in relation to the background. This piece is a clear example of his technical control over the screenprinting process, ensuring that each block of colour remains flat and uniform, which was necessary to achieve the desired visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-orange-tan-and-purple-mark-rothko\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRed, Orange, Tan and Purple - Mark Rothko — Mark Rothko\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/untitled-abstract-composition-ink-on-paper-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Abstract Composition, Ink on Paper) - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Patrick Heron","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872784687439,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57879923589455,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57879923622223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57879923654991,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57879923687759,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Six-in-Light-Orange-with-Red-in-Yellow_Poster_CompositorV1_1780879386574.jpg?v=1780963580"},{"product_id":"yellow-painting-october-1958-may-june-1959-patrick-heron","title":"Yellow Painting: October 1958 May\/June 1959 - Patrick Heron","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seminal abstract work by Patrick Heron, featuring floating geometric forms suspended in a luminous field of yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePatrick Heron, a central figure in the St Ives School, produced this work during a period of intense exploration into the nature of colour and light. The composition is dominated by a field of yellow, punctuated by floating, soft-edged rectangular forms in contrasting tones of black, brown, and lighter lime. Heron often spoke of his desire to make the surface of the canvas appear to advance and recede, creating a sense of space through the interaction of colour rather than traditional perspective.\n\nIn this piece, the application of paint is deliberate, with visible brushwork that adds texture to the flat areas of colour. The forms do not sit statically; they seem to hover within the yellow ground, suggesting a rhythmic, almost musical arrangement. Heron was deeply influenced by the light of Cornwall, where he lived and worked for much of his career. This specific work reflects his move away from figurative representation toward a pure abstraction that prioritises the optical experience of the viewer.\n\nThe painting demonstrates Heron's interest in the relationship between the edges of his shapes and the surrounding space. By blurring the boundaries of the rectangles, he allows them to bleed into the background, creating a soft, atmospheric quality. The work is a study in balance, where the weight of the dark, central black form is countered by the lighter, more luminous shapes scattered across the canvas. It is an example of his mid-career style, where he refined his approach to non-objective painting, focusing on the physical properties of pigment and the way colours behave when placed in proximity to one another. This print captures the subtle variations in the yellow field, preserving the tactile quality of the original oil paint.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patrick Heron","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913737281871,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913738002767,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913738035535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913738068303,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913738101071,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Yellow-Painting_-October-1958-May_June-1959_Poster_CompositorV1_1781400488788.jpg?v=1781409376"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/collections\/patrick-heron.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}