Large Polychrome

I really like this piece for its intricacy and the concept of the mosaic theme. This piece is interesting, because there are a lot of elements and principles of art and design that can be pulled from it. When viewing this piece, the individual jagged shapes come together to form one big picture, but the picture isn't clear. The overall picture created within the shapes creates one big abstract piece. This is created through the repetition of the shapes, the repetition of the jagged lines, the repetition of the similar hues throughout the different shapes, as well as the use of balance. There is also a lot of movement through the lines that are created by the shapes being put together. The white lines created by those shapes being put together as well as the white background guide your eye through the piece so you are led to look at the entire composition as a whole. There is also a visible texture, not only through the appearance but through the medium choice as well (the glass). Not only is unity created through the element of repetition, but harmony is created. I really love this piece for it's traditional idea (mosaic pieces), yet it presents a contemporary feel through the abstract and contemporary color usage. The choice of medium is also very unique in combination with the color choices. As a three dimensional piece, the work itself is very clean and well presented, which I applaud the artist for, because I think this is difficult to do when working with glass. 

Image derived from: Caldwell, Graham. Large Polychrome. 2011. Iridescent glass and epoxy. Graham CaldwellWeb. 10 Oct 2013. <http://www.grahamcaldwell.com/works.html>.