Dahlias 2024#1

Somsak Chaituch’s “Dahlias 2024 #1” is a vibrant, dynamic artwork that blends abstract art with rhythmic use of colour and form. The painting features a complex interplay of bold, contrasting colours—reds, blues, greens, and yellows—that enhance its vibrancy and energy. Chaituch combines geometric shapes like circles and triangles with organic, fluid forms, creating a lively tension between order and chaos.

The variety of textures, including mesh-like patterns and solid colour blocks, adds depth, inviting detailed exploration. The title hints at a floral inspiration, with round forms representing abstracted flowers, though the piece remains open to multiple interpretations. Despite its apparent chaos, the painting is meticulously balanced, with repeated motifs like red circles and black lines creating harmony.

Overall, the work is a joyful celebration of colour, form, and movement, inviting viewers to engage emotionally and contemplate the blend of abstraction and representation. Chaituch’s mastery of balancing complexity and cohesion makes the painting visually captivating and thought-provoking.

Scale

Exhibitions

Oct 25, 2024 - Oct 28, 2024​
Taipei World Trade Center
Oct 25, 2024 - Oct 28, 2024​
Apr 4, 2019 - Apr 12, 2019​
Fine Arts Museum, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Apr 4, 2019 - Apr 12, 2019​
Jul 13, 2017 - Nov 26, 2017​
Venezia
Jul 13, 2017 - Nov 26, 2017​
Nov 24, 2022 - Nov 28, 2022​
Milano
Nov 24, 2022 - Nov 28, 2022​
Sep 6, 2024 - Sep 30, 2024​
Museum Dan Gerbo, Mulhouse, France
Sep 6, 2024 - Sep 30, 2024​
Oct 28, 2018 - Nov 5, 2018​
National museum of Fine Arts, Hanoi, Vietnam
Oct 28, 2018 - Nov 5, 2018​

About the art

Detail

The composition includes a mix of geometric shapes, such as circles, triangles, and lines, intertwined with more organic, fluid forms. This combination creates a dynamic tension between order and chaos, giving the painting a lively and animated feel.

Detail

Somsak uses various patterns and textures throughout the painting, from the mesh-like patterns in some of the shapes to the solid blocks of colour. This textural diversity adds depth and interest, encouraging the viewer to explore the painting in detail.

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