My Interreticulation Series features my explorations of the effects created when a grid of interlacing lines – or reticulation – interacts with a layer of geometric shapes of varying colors. Interreticulation is a term used primarily in the fields of geology and biology, referring to the intricate network of interlaced or interconnected pathways, channels, or structures, and highlights the interconnectedness and complexity of natural systems,
In my paintings, this term defines my exploration of the interconnectedness of color and shape, and how each affects the other. A color can shift in hue and intensity based on its interaction with the contiguous layers of color – not because it actually changes on the surface of the painting, but how the eye interprets and changes the color when viewed from a distance. When that color is viewed in close proximity to the painting surface, the effect of color shift disappears. In addition to an illusion of color shift when interacting with the layer above or below, the eye can be deceived to see physical shapes and movement, such as a sense of perspective, or a “blur” when two contiguous colors are close in saturation and value. This “blur” can also create what I have termed an “Asterism,” or a star-like structure similar to the illusion in a blue star sapphire gem. For more information on my Asterism Series of paintings, click here.
Here are examples from my Interreticulation Series. For information on a specific painting or Giclee print, click on the image.
Original Paintings in my Interreticulation Series:
Giclee Prints in my this Series:
