Left: Upper Kern River/2, 2007; Right: Upper Kern River/1, 2007
The minimalist work of New York-based artist Rupert Deese is a cross between relief sculptures and monochromatic paintings. Inspired by nature and landscape, his work is filled with geometric shapes that are arranged in such a way that they appear to almost move. Depending on the light you can see the slight variations of depth from the facets and contours of the piece.
His work can be seen at the Marty Walker Gallery in Dallas, Texas.
Merced and Tuolumne Rivers/3, 2004
Merced and Tuolumne Rivers (Pale Blue), 2004
Kern River/10 (blue-gray), 2008
Kern River/10 (blue-gray) (detail view), 2008
His circular “Array” woodcut prints were inspired by topographical maps and are just as visually intriguing as his paintings.
Array 1000/Green, 2012
Array 1000/Red, 2012
Array 1000/Dark Blue, 2012
Array 1000 Suite, 2012
All images are copyright Rupert Deese. Courtesy of Marty Walker Gallery.