Dr. Peppercorn — Fine Art

Dr. Peppercorn - 1967 by Gene Davis uses stacked colour bands that cross the sheet from one side to the other. The bands step through different hues as they move across the page. The painting sits on a fine art print with a white frame. The white edge sets the picture apart from the wall and keeps the colour bands clear.

The white frame finish gives the print a clean line around the image. That line holds the bright bands in place when the light falls on them. You see the bands without the frame blending into the paint.

In a kitchen with pale cabinets, the colour bands draw the eye near the breakfast table. From the sink you notice the steady change of hue across the sheet. The white frame keeps the picture calm against the tiles.