'INFINITY 8845' Acrylic Tiles on Wooden Board

"INFINITY 8845" by Brigitte Puschmann is an intricate and textured mosaic of acrylic tiles affixed to a wooden board. The piece is visually divided into a grid, with each tile contributing to a larger, cohesive abstract tableau.
The composition is structured into vertical columns, with the tiles in the center columns featuring a monochromatic silver-gray palette. These central tiles are characterized by a pronounced texture, reminiscent of a relief or a heavily worked impasto surface, where the play of light and shadow accentuates the dynamic contours and indentations.
Flanking these central columns, the outer tiles are imbued with warm, earthy tones ranging from ochre to burnt sienna, interspersed with hints of crimson and gold. This rich, variegated palette seems to take inspiration from natural elements like soil, rock formations, or the patina of aged metals. The textured surface of these outer tiles, while less pronounced than the center, still offers a palpable sense of depth and tactile interest.
This strategic alternation of color and texture creates a visual rhythm and invites the viewer to consider the interplay between the organic and the crafted. Puschmann's "INFINITY 8845" presents a study in contrast — not only in hue but also in topography, with the juxtaposition of the rough and the smooth, the cool and the warm, evoking a sense of the eternal interplay of opposing forces. The use of the term "infinity" in the title suggests a contemplation of endless variation and the boundless possibilities inherent in the combination of simple elements to create complex beauty.