Sax Impey Rwa, Dyad 1, 1969, Mixed Media on Canvas

Details

Description

Layers of paint and mark-making build a quietly powerful composition in Dyad 1 . A palette of butter-cream and earthy … Read more Layers of paint and mark-making build a quietly powerful composition in Dyad 1 . A palette of butter-cream and earthy browns defines the surface, structured by two rectangles divided by vertical bands of deeper brown. Beneath these painted bands lie two lead strips, their metallic presence adding weight and subtle depth to the work. The title “Dyad” reflects the idea of duality — two elements in dialogue or contrast. In Dyad 1 , Sax Impey uses the vertical bands to both separate and connect the main forms, creating a balance of tension and unity. The painting invites reflection on how contrasting forces meet and coexist — calm and storm, light and dark, human and sea. from a distance the work reads as serene and whole; close viewing reveals layers of process, materiality and restraint. Key Details Title: Dyad 1 Date: 1997 Medium: Mixed media on canvas with lead strips Dimensions: 153 × 153 cm Signature: Signed and dated “’97” to verso Provenance: from the family of Roy Walker, painter, printmaker and teacher Condition: Excellent, with no known damage or restoration See less