Pretentious Yet Pointless
In this prototype Sol Aris shows the relationship between the senses of sight and touch. The dominant angularity and horizontality in this drawing, despite appearing disarmingly simple at first glance, create in the mind duty, responsibility, discipline and work... It is useful to note that the major feature of constructive colour theory is that it encourages the viewer to understand form in terms of area, rather than odour. In abstract art, the visual phenomena of the external world are, in themselves, meaningless: the only worthy thing is feeling, as such.
The drawing shares not only Sol Aris's death-identification but also his cosmic perspective and obsession with power. An interesting aspect of this particular drawing is that it is the pattern of unconscious thought.
The receding curves are intertwined in a homage to Shaker æsthetics.
The layers of approaching curves are closed in a tribute to celebration. In this work Sol Aris depicts the relationship between the senses of sight and touch. The essence of stereometric construction is that it encourages Sol Aris to define the composition in terms of space, rather than weight. The arena of contrasting tone and hue of Sol Aris's previous works are still present, but completely altered. Contrasts of dark and light emphasise the emptiness of this work.
Unexpectedly, we see the diagonal axis symbolising power and authority undulate towards the centre of the image, suggesting inconstancy. Such forms, quietly formal, create complex and fascinating interactions with the self. The artist avoids a rectangular grid to contain the colours, which in this way stand alone.