Max Lawrence White’s paintings sing. Melding and blending unexpected colours, there is a lyricism to the patterns that dance across his canvases. Colours are placed side by side in combinations that are unexpected and fresh, yet melodious. Here, colour becomes a playground where rules and boundaries cease to exist, allowing for intriguing and unexpected interactions.
With his interest in presenting colour as sensation, White’s practice follows on in the art historical footsteps of artists such as Wassily Kandinsky and Roy de Maistre. Having inherited their legacy, White communes with colour in a way that acknowledges its underlying spiritual nature and its easy ability to evoke and represent other sensations such as music and sound. In these paintings, colour and shape dance together, creating rhythms and moments of repose. Contrast and harmony playfully coexist, inviting viewers to embark on an adventure with colour and explore the myriad possibilities of composition. Each artwork is a celebration of the multifaceted nature of colour, offering an immersive experience that transcends traditional notions of colour theory.