Casual Shade II

A work of considered quietude, Casual Shade II translates the humble materiality of paper into something altogether more commanding through an acrylic finish that lends depth and permanence to its layered composition. At nearly thirty-four inches in height, the piece carries genuine architectural presence — substantial enough to anchor a wall without overwhelming the room around it. John Richard's editorial eye is evident in the restraint of the format, where proportion and surface tension do the work that color or complexity might otherwise claim.