For this untitled painting from the 1990s, Martin Canin's use of a bold diagonal composition immediately draws the viewer's eye. The interplay of deep purple, burgundy, and a muted plum creates a sense of movement across the square canvas. The angular arrangement gives the impression of a geometric puzzle, with overlapping layers that introduce a sense of depth. The juxtaposition of these warm hues with cooler undertones adds tension, highlighting Canin's ability to balance contrasting elements within a confined space. His meticulous application emphasizes luminosity, making each section appear subtly radiant.
...more
For this untitled painting from the 1990s, Martin Canin's use of a bold diagonal composition immediately draws the viewer's eye. The interplay of deep purple, burgundy, and a muted plum creates a sense of movement across the square canvas. The angular arrangement gives the impression of a geometric puzzle, with overlapping layers that introduce a sense of depth. The juxtaposition of these warm hues with cooler undertones adds tension, highlighting Canin's ability to balance contrasting elements within a confined space. His meticulous application emphasizes luminosity, making each section appear subtly radiant.
Unlike his earlier works, where colors often blend into one another or transition softly, this piece features sharply delineated areas. This sharper style is reminiscent of Hard-Edge painting but maintains Canin’s signature focus on the effects of color interaction. The deliberate arrangement and intensity of the colors hint at influences from Color Field artists, but here the composition feels more structural, almost architectural, as if mapping out an abstract space. The overall effect is a harmonious yet dynamic exploration of form and color.