tavla, painting

About this work

This painting shows bright green circles with white dots around them, set against a mix of red, brown, and pale green backgrounds. The circles look like leaves or shields, and the dots form clean, repeating patterns. Some shapes overlap, while others sit side by side, creating a busy but balanced look. The dots are all the same size, making the circles feel uniform, even though the background is messy. This kind of careful dot-work is common in art from certain Indigenous traditions. Look up chiaroscuro next—it’s a technique that uses strong light and dark contrasts, but this painting uses a different kind of pattern.