I've been thinking a lot about patterning lately and continue to be fascinated
by abstract forms. So, no surprises that the work of Frenchman, Guy de Cointet,
has piqued my interest and had me turning my head from side to side in an
effort to decipher his amazing work.
Recognised as one of the leading figures of Conceptual Art, De Cointet is said to
compose his pieces as visual codes, which I think you can see in the pieces below.
To me, there's a sense of communication just beyond my comprehension in his
works, like some elusive word game, so I wasn't surprised to read that Surrealist
Anyway, it's their abstract patterning that really interests me. Does this make your
eyes *pop* too and have you noticed how often it is the simple abstract forms that
really pack a punch?
And while I'm at it I just want to show you a hand-printed piece that I keep above my
for her products. Isn't it wonderful? Also, you can just see one of Elisabeth's fabulous
abstract cutting boards. And even though he's not abstract I do love darling little
Arthur there too, created by Jess :)