The whole is made of blocks. But the whole is more than the blocks it consists of.
Studying the idiosyncrasies of the colour palette used on Felix Vallotton’s famous painting “The Visit” (1899), Bakas chooses to reduce the underlying tension to an orderly assembly of shapes and thoughtfully mixed families of blue. He uses the integrity of his painted building blocks to interpret the inner thoughts and desire built in to humans.
Sequential
Bakas takes the opportunity to reflect on logic, and the structured rationality underpinning people’s actions.
- 30.5cm x 23.0cm (12 x 9 in)
- Oil paint
- 290gsm professional grade oil painting paper
Perfect fit
Similar to the unsurprisingly tight pack of a brick in a wall, people often proceed to establish themselves in just the right place, based on conscious decisions and inner impulses.
- 42.0cm x 30.0cm (A3)
- Oil paint
- 290gsm professional grade oil painting paper
Different approach
Using common building blocks in an innovative manner often represents the lateral thinking needed for success and persuasion.
- 42.0cm x 30.0cm (A3)
- Oil paint
- 290gsm professional grade oil painting paper
Intentional
In a seemingly different, but nonetheless carefully considered composition, Bakas invites the viewer to introspect on how impactful a small change can be to the individual.
- 30.5cm x 23.0cm (12 x 9 in)
- Oil paint
- 290gsm professional grade oil painting paper
Out of place
Despite not being fundamentally different to the masses, fitting comfortably with the conventional norms might not be straightforward.
- 25.4cm x 18.0cm (10 x 7 in)
- Oil paint
- 290gsm professional grade oil painting paper
Fine art and design 