The Absence of Green

'The Absence of Green' is a dynamic exploration of colour, form, and meaning. The piece is dominated by a palette of pinks, aubergine, white, and muted blue-grey, with energetic touches of fluorescent pink and various yellow and orange tints. Layers of organic shapes and unique mark-making are interwoven with stencilled alphabet letters, guiding the eye around the large artwork, creating a balance of fluidity and structure. The playful, uplifting quality of the work is enhanced by the spontaneous nature of the marks, evoking a sense of celebration.

Inspired by a colourist’s lecture, this painting delves into the concept that purple, as a colour, exists only through the absence of green, making this artwork a reflection on perception, colour theory, and the way the mind forms understanding.