Equilibrium Series (Deco) In the Equilibrium (Deco) series, Hudson juxtaposes two movements in the history
of art and design – Minimalism and Rococo – opening up each piece to the viewer’s
own interpretations on the depths of decoration, pop art, trend and pattern. Hudson’s
work explores balance, symmetry and harmony and their relationship to contemporary
society in a post-painterly minimalist style.
Hudson’s use of geometric form and a limited palette would typically classify his
works as abstract. However, the artist’s use of color is often pointedly symbolic and
representative of different segments of the world’s population. Therefore, the shape,
position, and size of the colored forms become a comment on race, class, stereotypes
and identity.
Hudson’s experimentation with positive and negative space in this series reveals a
more intricate intersection between geometric and curvilinear shapes. Vibrant colors
and high contrasts present precise visions of order and balance, inviting the viewer
to come closer. However, the conflict and tension created by layers of contrasting
color and form are not incongruous. The various shapes and colors are artfully combined
to conjure up a positive, multifaceted and realistic outlook on the future of
relationships between seemingly disparate components of society.
Equilibrium (Deco) #12Archival Print on Kodak Paper
36" x 60 "
Edition of 1
2008
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Equilibrium (Deco) #11Archival Print on Arches Watercolor Paper
24" x 24 "
Edition of 3
(Edition of 1, 36" x36")
2008
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Equilibrium (Deco) #1Archival Print on Arches Watercolor Paper
24" x 24"
Edition of 3
(Edition of 1, 36" x36")
2008
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Equilibrium (Deco) #2Archival Print on Arches Watercolor Paper
24" x 24"
Edition of 3
(Edition of 1, 36" x36")
2008
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Equilibrium (Deco) #3 Archival Print on Arches Watercolor Paper
24" x 24"
Edition of 3
(Edition of 1, 36" x36")
2008
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Equilibrium (Deco) #4Archival Print on Arches Watercolor Paper
24" x 24"
Edition of 3
(Edition of 1, 36" x36")
2008
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Equilibrium (Deco) #5Archival Print on Arches Watercolor Paper
24" x 24"
Edition of 3
(Edition of 1, 36" x36")
2008
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Equilibrium (Deco) #6Archival Print on Arches Watercolor Paper
24" x 24"
Edition of 3
(Edition of 1, 36" x36")
2008
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Equilibrium (Deco) #7Archival Print on Arches Watercolor Paper
24" x 24"
Edition of 3
(Edition of 1, 36" x36")
2008
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Equilibrium (Deco) #8Archival Print on Arches Watercolor Paper
24" x 24"
Edition of 3
(Edition of 1, 36" x36")
2008
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Equilibrium (Deco) #9Archival Print on Arches Watercolor Paper
24" x 24"
Edition of 3
(Edition of 1, 36" x36")
2008
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Equilibrium (Deco) #10Archival Print on Arches Watercolor Paper
24" x 24"
Edition of 3
(Edition of 1, 36" x36")
2008
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