Untitled

Dynamic triangular shapes began to feature prominently in Robert Adams’s sculptures and prints in the early 1960s. In this print, two cascading red triangles are layered over a carefully balanced arrangement of asymmetric rectangles. Adams was fascinated by the tension and sense of controlled movement that these geometric forms could generate.

This print was part of a portfolio produced in 1975 by the International Association of Art, a branch of UNESCO intended to foster cooperation between artists from all countries. Other artists featured in this portfolio include Gertrude Hermes, Blair Hughes-Stanton, Sandra Blow, Gordon House, Morris Kestelman, Robert Medley, Harvey Daniels, Terry Frost and Michael Rothenstein.

Lisa Newby, July 2022