{"product_id":"small-yellow-january-1973-patrick-heron","title":"Small Yellow: January 1973 - Patrick Heron","description":"\u003cp\u003eA screenprint by Patrick Heron from 1973, featuring interlocking organic shapes in warm yellow and orange tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall Yellow: January 1973 is a screenprint by the British artist Patrick Heron. During the 1970s, Heron focused on the interaction of colour and the spatial qualities of flat, organic shapes. This work demonstrates his interest in how chromatic relationships create a sense of depth without relying on traditional perspective. The composition consists of interlocking, amoebic forms that fill the frame, pushing against the edges of the paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeron often used a limited palette to explore the tension between adjacent hues. In this print, the interplay between warm yellows and oranges creates a luminous effect. The shapes appear to float or shift, a characteristic of his work from this period. By removing representational elements, Heron directed the viewer to the physical properties of the ink and the optical impact of the colour fields. The edges of the forms are soft yet distinct, suggesting a fluid movement across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects Heron's long-standing engagement with the St Ives school and his dialogue with American abstract painters. He rejected the idea that painting must represent the physical world, arguing instead that the act of seeing is an active process. The print invites the viewer to observe the balance between the positive and negative spaces. It is a clear example of his method of using colour as the primary structural element. The screenprinting process allows for the flat, even application of pigment, which suits his interest in non-hierarchical compositions. By stripping away narrative, Heron allows the viewer to engage directly with the visual experience of light and form.\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\/what-red-lines-can-do-helen-frankenthaler\" 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;\"\u003eWhat Red Lines Can Do by Helen Frankenthaler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-and-lemon-terry-frost\" 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;\"\u003eBlue and Lemon by Terry Frost\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":59139191439695,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59139198484815,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59139198517583,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59139198550351,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59139198583119,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Small-Yellow_-January-1973_Poster_CompositorV1_1792122022936.jpg?v=1792206559","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/small-yellow-january-1973-patrick-heron","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}