Turi Simeti

Turi Simeti's art style is defined by its minimalist approach and profound abstraction, primarily using monochromatic canvases and meticulously arranged oval shapes. These oval shapes were physically embedded into the canvas to create a three-dimensional effect. The careful placement of these shapes manipulates how light interacts with the canvas, producing varying shadows and highlights that change with the viewer's perspective. This technique emphasizes the physicality of the canvas, pushing the boundaries of traditional painting into the realm of sculpture. His monochromatic approach, typically using a single color for each piece, accentuates the textural and spatial qualities of his work.

Simeti's aim was to capture tranquility and order, contrasting the chaos of the post-World War II era. Influenced by the concept of spatialism, his art engages the viewer in an immersive experience that transcends the flatness of traditional painting. The focused combination of color and shape speaks to Simeti's concern with emphasizing the physical presence of the artwork itself, rather than an expression of the artist's voice. Simeti’s works exist not as single entities but as an active experience of color and shape, and ultimately a capturing of the dynamism that exists between these two aesthetic elements.