Description
STROKES 78-4 (1978) by Takeshi Hara is an early artist’s proof from the series, exploring the visual interplay of color, rhythm, and optical movement. Sweeping diagonal strokes form an elongated, elliptical composition, alternating vivid bands of rainbow color with graduated black and silvery-gray tones. The overlapping forms create a striking sense of movement and depth, as color and monochrome appear to shift and interact across the surface. Through repetition, precise gradation, and carefully orchestrated color relationships, Hara transforms a simple linear gesture into a compelling study of geometric abstraction and optical perception.