About this artwork
When creating this painting, Davie tried to rid his mind of conscious decision-making. He abandoned traditional methods of composition and subject matter and strove to paint with complete freedom. This approach was influenced by the artist's interest in Zen Buddhism. The work was painted on two large pieces of board, laid on the floor. Davie had to stand on the board itself to reach the centre of the painting. This is one of his first paintings to incorporate footprints, some of which belong to his young daughter, Jane.
Updated before 2020
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artist:Alan Davie (1920 - 2014) Scottish
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title:Blue Triangle Enters
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date created:1953
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materials:Oil on masonite (board)
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measurements:152.00 x 191.99 cm; Framed: 153.40 x 192.30 x 3.80 cm
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credit line:Purchased with the support of The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Art Fund, 1997
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accession number:GMA 4111
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artwork photographed by:Antonia Reeve
Alan Davie
Alan Davie
Davie was born in Grangemouth, near Edinburgh and studied at Edinburgh College of Art. In 1948 he saw the work of the American Abstract Expressionists and was impressed by their intensity and freedom. He abandoned traditional methods of composition and subject matter and sought to free his art from...