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Patchwork framed and in situ

Balbinder Broadbent
Patchwork
Acrylic and mixed media on board
Framed Size: 39 x 39 cm
Balbinder Broadbent's 'Patchwork' presents an abstract composition that balances order and spontaneity through a thoughtful arrangement of geometric forms and expressive brushwork. This acrylic and mixed media work on board...
Balbinder Broadbent's "Patchwork" presents an abstract composition that balances order and spontaneity through a thoughtful arrangement of geometric forms and expressive brushwork. This acrylic and mixed media work on board features a palette dominated by soft pinks and whites, punctuated by vibrant squares of blue, turquoise, crimson and earthy tones that appear to float across the surface. Broadbent employs gestural lines that crisscross the composition, creating a sense of movement and depth within the seemingly flat picture plane. The textural quality of the paint application reveals the artist's confident handling of materials, with areas of thicker impasto contrasting against more translucent washes, inviting the viewer to experience both the visual and tactile qualities of the work.
Abstract Expression and Spatial Impact
When displayed, "Patchwork" transforms its surroundings with its delicate yet dynamic presence. At 39 x 39 cm framed, this perfectly square format creates a satisfying sense of balance that allows the internal energy of the composition to take centre stage. The work's abstract nature invites personal interpretation while its thoughtfully composed colour relationships create a harmonious visual experience that complements contemporary interiors. Broadbent's piece demonstrates how abstraction continues to offer fresh perspectives in contemporary art, creating a focal point that shifts and evolves with repeated viewings, revealing new relationships between colour, line and form with each encounter.
Abstract Expression and Spatial Impact
When displayed, "Patchwork" transforms its surroundings with its delicate yet dynamic presence. At 39 x 39 cm framed, this perfectly square format creates a satisfying sense of balance that allows the internal energy of the composition to take centre stage. The work's abstract nature invites personal interpretation while its thoughtfully composed colour relationships create a harmonious visual experience that complements contemporary interiors. Broadbent's piece demonstrates how abstraction continues to offer fresh perspectives in contemporary art, creating a focal point that shifts and evolves with repeated viewings, revealing new relationships between colour, line and form with each encounter.