The Primary Colors

Topology of Art Chapter 11.9.3


Artist's Statement

The Primary Colors

When I was young, I was told that the entire world could be depicted with only three colors. Although I was skeptical, this idea left a lasting impression on me. Over time I have observed many things about the world; more than I’d prefer to know. One day I remembered the story about the three primary colors and wondered if I could actually depict the world that I have witnessed. Without an answer to that question, I set forth and painted the world with red, yellow, and blue.

Koya Abe
New York City, 2024


Project detail:  Digital image output as archival ink jet print.


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