A geometric abstraction, as the name suggests, describes an abstract artwork created with geometric forms. Rather than reference the actual world as we see it, these artworks work through metaphor, exploring the two dimensional nature of painting and that way that line and geometric form function within the parameters of 2-dimensional space. Unfortunately, paintings dealing with such a pure form of abstraction often get over looked because they seem too simple - I could do that, so why is it art? [caption id="attachment_6702" align="alignleft" width="510"] Artwork by Rebecca Norton & Jeremy Gilbert-Rolfe[/caption] For the most part, the geometry of space is hidden from the human eye and because of this, it can be difficult to find real life associations with such imagery.  In this sense, it is a space where the artist can truly escape any reference to illustration. Rebecca Norton's & Jeremy Gilbert-Rolfe's work as seen to the left, unveils the hidden affine geometries of reality. Rather than depict actual scenes, Norton & Rolfe work with geometric shapes to reveal the dynamic structure of space and the way light moves through and interacts with the spatial fabric to create an ever evolving, yet massless environment. Their work is extremely painterly and through the skillful play of form and space, Norton & Rolfe communicate the dynamism of nature and the hidden reality of it's endless transformation. This concept is not described through a literal illustration of transformation, but a metaphor that is communicated through the pure relationship of form, composition and surface.  

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