{"title":"Andy Harwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAndy Harwood, b.1983,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ea contemporary Australian artist, practising almost 20 years, has a design background which he harnesses to create complex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e mathematically derived compositions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAdjusted Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e explores the capacity for abstract geometry to evoke an emotive response in the viewer. Influenced by the Op Art movement, and in particular Josef Albers’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHomage to the Square\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, and Richard Anuszkiewicz’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTemple Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAdjusted Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e exploits the functional relationship between retina and brain, between seeing and interpreting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe viewer’s sense of space and reality is distorted as shapes simultaneously appear to recede and advance.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHarwood counters the structural precision of geometric forms by building colour in semi-transparent, painterly layers, fusing colours together to produce a kinetic, reverberating effect. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"adjusted-light-magenta-light","title":"Adjusted Light (Magenta light)","description":"This painting unfolds as a quiet study in tonal nuance and spatial illusion. Built upon a series of concentric squares, the composition radiates outward from a central field of saturated rose and magenta hues, gradually dissolving into whisper-soft pinks near the perimeter. The meticulous layering of rectangular bands—each subtly shifting in value—creates a sensation of depth that feels both architectural and atmospheric.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat appears minimal at first becomes increasingly complex upon closer inspection. The horizontal gradation at the center introduces a horizon-like anchor, suggesting the meeting point of light and shadow, body and breath. Despite the rigid geometry, there’s an emotional warmth embedded in the palette—tender, almost tactile—recalling the hues of a late sunset or the flush of intimacy. The interplay between structure and softness reflects a sophisticated grasp of color theory and visual rhythm, turning the canvas into a space for both contemplation and connection. It’s a work that resonates quietly but lingers long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=v_jIERQFQ80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v_jIERQFQ80\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Andy Harwood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53645218087276,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/9023\/6012\/files\/2_-2-scaled_jpg.webp?v=1776880834"},{"product_id":"adjusted-light-violet-light","title":"Adjusted Light (Violet light)","description":"This painting presents a refined exploration of gradient, geometry, and perception. Structured with concentric rectangles that gently transition from pale lavender at the edges to a rich, saturated violet at the center, the composition pulls the viewer inward, evoking a sense of spatial depth and meditative stillness. The repetition of form and controlled chromatic shifts recall the language of Op Art and Color Field painting, yet the softness of the transitions introduces a contemplative, almost atmospheric quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe work balances digital precision with painterly subtlety, suggesting a fusion of human touch and mathematical logic. Light appears to emanate from within the image, as though the center were a portal or a pulse, anchored in silence. It’s an exercise in restraint and tension, where color becomes both subject and structure, offering an immersive visual experience that invites prolonged viewing. The artist's sensitivity to hue and proportion transforms minimal means into maximal effect, creating a painting that feels at once timeless and quietly radical.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=O9C_b3opW78\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O9C_b3opW78\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Andy Harwood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53645218709868,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/9023\/6012\/files\/3_-2-scaled_jpg.webp?v=1776880834"},{"product_id":"adjusted-light-orange-light","title":"Adjusted Light (Orange light)","description":"In this radiant composition, the artist orchestrates a symphony of warmth through geometry and gradation. A square within squares pulses outward from a fiery core—where deep crimson and vermilion meet—slowly diffusing into golden amber and pale buttery tones at the edge. The painting reads like a contained blaze, meticulously balanced between structure and saturation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe use of concentric rectangles not only introduces rhythm but also directs the viewer’s eye inward, toward a visual and emotional climax. Unlike explosive color field works, this piece simmers with control. The horizontal band of intense red slicing through the center acts as a visual fulcrum, anchoring the work while suggesting an inner horizon or a threshold of intensity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere, color is time—shifting from high noon to late afternoon, from heat to afterglow. Despite its minimal formal vocabulary, the piece generates a visceral impact, offering a sensory experience that feels at once cerebral and bodily. It’s a painting that doesn't demand attention but holds it with quiet power, like a long breath held just before release.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YGd_A1gkNF8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YGd_A1gkNF8\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Andy Harwood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53645218873708,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/9023\/6012\/files\/1_-1-scaled_jpg.webp?v=1776880835"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/9023\/6012\/collections\/3.-2-scaled.jpg?v=1776916110","url":"https:\/\/www.mashgallery.com\/collections\/andy-harwood.oembed","provider":"MASH Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}