Spencer Finch's Optical Study paintings, a new body of work for the artist, allow him to play with color theory to create optical conditions that defy easy legibility. Each painting is composed of two alternating painted discs affixed to a panel of a third color. The composition of these works references Pointillism, but as three-dimensional relief sculptures, the light and shadow cast from the discs upon the substrate create additional layers of visual complexity and optical confusion. The format, with each triptych presenting three permutations of colors, draws upon the minimalist language of Sol Lewitt, yet these works are, in Finch’s words, “weirdly impressionistic.” . We send the wave to find the wave, Spencer Finch's current exhibition at 52 Walker Street, is on view through October 8. Plan your visit or explore the exhibition online in our Viewing Room via link in bio. . . 📸: SPENCER FINCH, "Optical Study (red/blue/violet)," 2022, alkyd paint on PET discs mounted on plastic panels on Sintra. 3 panels: 36 x 36 inches / 91.4 x 91.4 cm each . . . . . #SpencerFinch #WeSendTheWaveToFindTheWave #OpticalStudy #ColorTheory #OpArt #KineticArt #ContemporaryArt #RGB #Perception #Vistion #Optics #Color #Miniminalism #JamesCohan #JamesCohanGallery #ArtCollectorsOfIG