Theme Upon a Form

Theme Upon a Form

Brian Collier

1967

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print is a wild mix of deep blues, purples, and orange swirls. The top half looks like a spiky crown or maybe a crown of thorns, all jagged and sharp. Below it, tangled lines and scribbles fill the space, with some lighter shapes that might be faces or hands. The edges are rough, like it was torn or cut unevenly. The title *Theme Upon a Form* hints at a play on shapes and ideas, not just a pretty picture. The artist used layers of color and texture to make it feel busy and almost chaotic. If you like this, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

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