{"product_id":"irregular-horizontal-bands-of-equal-width-starting-at-bottom-sol-lewitt","title":"Irregular Horizontal Bands of Equal Width Starting at Bottom - Sol LeWitt","description":"\u003cp\u003eA geometric composition by Sol LeWitt, featuring rhythmic, multi-coloured bands arranged in a systematic zig-zag pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSol LeWitt, a central figure in the development of Conceptual Art and Minimalism, produced this work as part of his systematic exploration of geometric form and colour. The composition relies on a set of predetermined rules, a hallmark of LeWitt's practice, where the artist prioritises the idea or plan over the physical execution. By establishing a specific logic for the placement of bands, he removes subjective decision-making from the process of creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual output consists of a series of horizontal bands, each of equal width, which traverse the paper in a zig-zag pattern. The bands originate from the bottom edge and move upwards, creating a rhythmic, repetitive structure. The colour palette is deliberate, featuring saturated tones of red, yellow, orange, blue, and black. These colours are applied with a flat, opaque quality, typical of gouache, which emphasises the two-dimensional nature of the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeWitt often utilised such series to investigate the possibilities of line and colour within a constrained framework. The work does not attempt to represent the physical world, nor does it rely on traditional notions of composition or balance. Instead, it presents a clear, logical progression of form. The interaction between the angular lines and the chosen colours creates a sense of movement across the page, despite the static nature of the medium. This piece reflects LeWitt's interest in the relationship between the artist, the instruction, and the final object. 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