Hetty Haxworth's "Blue Skies Laced against the Sky" presents a captivating exploration of form and colour through the medium of painted relief on wood. This compact work features a geometric composition dominated by bold green and blue shapes that create a striking visual rhythm against a white background. Delicate black lines trace vertical paths across the central white space, suggesting a subtle architectural structure or perhaps the titular sky laced with telephone wires or tree branches. Haxworth's technique brilliantly exploits the tactile qualities of the wood substrate, allowing the painted elements to rise slightly from the surface, creating a subtle three-dimensional effect that shifts as light plays across the work.

The Impact of Geometric Abstraction
The compact dimensions of this piece (26 x 30 cm framed) make it an ideal focal point for intimate spaces, where its bold geometric forms and vibrant colours can create maximum visual impact. Haxworth's work sits comfortably within the tradition of British modernism while offering a contemporary perspective on abstraction, reducing landscape elements to their essential forms and colours. When displayed, this piece transforms its surroundings through its confident use of colour and form, drawing the eye and inviting contemplation of the balance between structure and openness, the natural and the constructed.