Artist: Alan Davie (Scottish, 1920–2014)
Artwork: Untitled
Medium: Gouache on Paper
Dimensions: 55 × 61 cm
This striking work on paper is a vibrant example of Alan Davie’s distinctive visual language, bringing together intricate pattern, bold colour and the enigmatic symbols that recur throughout his practice.
Set against contrasting fields of purple and vivid red, the composition is dominated by an extraordinary network of interlocking, creature-like forms. Spirals, faces, geometric motifs and densely patterned passages appear throughout, creating an image that rewards close inspection.
Davie drew inspiration from mythology, ancient cultures, music and the subconscious, developing his compositions intuitively rather than according to a fixed narrative. Here, recognisable forms seem to shift between animals, masks and imagined symbols, giving the work an almost mythical quality.
Richly detailed and immediately recognisable as Davie, this substantial gouache on paper is a compelling example of the artist’s imaginative and highly individual approach to abstraction.
Price: POA
Please contact the gallery for further information, condition details or to arrange a viewing.
Artist: Alan Davie (Scottish, 1920–2014)
Artwork: Untitled
Medium: Gouache on Paper
Dimensions: 55 × 61 cm
This striking work on paper is a vibrant example of Alan Davie’s distinctive visual language, bringing together intricate pattern, bold colour and the enigmatic symbols that recur throughout his practice.
Set against contrasting fields of purple and vivid red, the composition is dominated by an extraordinary network of interlocking, creature-like forms. Spirals, faces, geometric motifs and densely patterned passages appear throughout, creating an image that rewards close inspection.
Davie drew inspiration from mythology, ancient cultures, music and the subconscious, developing his compositions intuitively rather than according to a fixed narrative. Here, recognisable forms seem to shift between animals, masks and imagined symbols, giving the work an almost mythical quality.
Richly detailed and immediately recognisable as Davie, this substantial gouache on paper is a compelling example of the artist’s imaginative and highly individual approach to abstraction.
Price: POA
Please contact the gallery for further information, condition details or to arrange a viewing.
