Rachael Wellisch: Between Blue

Overview

You know the feeling: you're looking at a piece of abstract art, and all you can really spot is shapes and colours. At Between Blue, a showcase of works by Rachael Wellisch, that's exactly what you'll see. That's the point, though.

First, you'll spy blue circles, which seem like they look rather simple. Then, if you peer a little closer — paying particular attention to the texture of the fabric, the grain of the wood and the nuances of the indigo-dyed pieces — you'll see a wealth of detail.

Yes, a range of shapes and colours can be all that and more in Wellisch's hands — and her choice of shade is designed to make a statement, too. Her preferred deep tones derive from the Indigofera Tinctoria and related plant species, and have been used to symbolise everything from royalty to mass production. Prepare to think about them as you stare into a sea of blue.

Image: Rachael Wellisch, Indigo unpicked #2, 2016 (installation view).