Abstract

Abstract art can be viewed upon a line of continuum, from work that is slightly skewed from reality to that which bears no resemblance to anything recognizable. Its development was a distinct move away from the logical, perspective driven, accurate representation of the past.

Any artwork that deviates from the use of imagery or reality in its composition, and instead allows itself to take liberties with colour, shape, form and placement can be considered an abstract work.

While abstract art may demand more from the viewer than more traditional styles of working, the looser freer interpretation of the subject matter allows a more personal and emotional response to the work. This response may or may not fall in line with that which was intended by the original artist, but some would argue that interpretation may not be important. Certainly, abstract art has a great universality and easy common language.

Abstract Artists

Notable practitioners include, and many would be familiar with, the works of many artists from the beginnings of abstraction in the work of Pablo Picasso, Wassily Kandinsky, Piet Mondrian, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko and Willem de Kooning to the contemporary work of Damien Hirst today.

Some of the artists we feature abstract prints from would include; Kevin Bandee, Sandra Blow, Terry Frost, Andrei Protsouk and Chris and Steve Rocks.