ARTIST STATEMENT on ‘FORM BECOMES FORMAT’ (VICE-VERSA)

Form becomes Format’ (Vice-Versa)

‘Form becomes Format’ initially started with both sides of a given paper painted, regardless of its shape or size with different colours and textures in gouache paint (my preference). Then cut in a continuous circular long strip or any other shape. After, turning and twisting this given work, when it can be read as a format, too. This is to be seen from all angles and both sides of the work.
Thus ‘Form becomes Format’, (Vice-Versa).

October/November 2022, Saleem A Quadri MBE