'INFINITY 9485' Acrylic Tiles on Wooden Board

"INFINITY 9485" by Brigitte Puschmann is an abstract composition that vividly employs linear elements and textured contrasts to create visual tension and harmony. The artwork, arranged on a wooden board, is segmented into two sections, each distinctly characterized by its own tactile and visual qualities, harmoniously combined to form an integrated piece.
The upper section is distinguished by a series of horizontal stripes rendered in a vibrant and saturated color palette that includes shades of pink, magenta, orange, turquoise, and brown, interspersed with stripes of neutral gray and black. The lines exhibit a hard-edge painting style, where sharp, clean lines define each color's boundary, resulting in a flat, almost graphic appearance. This section captures the viewer's gaze with its rhythmic repetition and boldness.
Below, there is a stark contrast with a band of deep turquoise that introduces a block of intense color, anchoring the vivid stripes above. The artist has painted this band with a fluidity that suggests movement, an organic touch that contrasts with the precision of the stripes.
The lower half of the composition presents a tactile dichotomy. On the left, a dark, almost black tile is heavily textured, reminiscent of the impasto technique, with a dynamic, almost chaotic surface that absorbs light and adds depth. On the right, a tile with a paler, neutral palette offers a relief-like surface that reflects light, giving the impression of etched or weathered stone. This side appears almost archaeological, inviting closer inspection to uncover its subtle, nuanced details.
Together, the sections of "INFINITY 9485" speak to the juxtaposition of order and entropy, structure and randomness. Puschmann's use of contrasting textures and colors creates a dialogue between the methodical and the organic, possibly reflecting on the infinite complexities within the universe, as suggested by the work's title.