an abstract for geometric art ... Root2art is my attempt at finding a truly unique creative voice against the diverse background of twentieth century abstract art and in the context of the diversification of the 'visual arts' in the twenty-first century. Essentially, over the last eight years I have been concerned with developing new methods of configuring abstract art with limitation and geometric meter as a starting point. These methods utilise certain properties of geometry that not only provide structure, but also the actual fabric I use to compose my art. My principle goal here is not to create a wholly intelligible art, but an abstract art geometry that alludes to intelligence - to a narrative of evolving geometric form. Above all however, I'd like the work to be accessible through its simple beauty. And this single property I have found foils all attempts to be grasped by the intellect.....

I describe my work as being created in and derived from a unique system of geometric metre. This is the metre of visual composition as opposed to the metre found in poetry although the formalising and ordering property is the same. This metre, derived from particular and distinct geometry, provides a grammar and the fabric of my visual language.

I liken this system to the structural conventions evolved and adhered to in musical composition. These conventions limit, define and order an abstract sound world into the stuff of musical language. As with some musical language my visual language is shaped by the concerns of harmony, dynamics, rhythm, lyricism and counterpoint. I find music, and musical terminology an invaluable resource in describing my work and finding tangible ideas for invention within visual composition.

ROOT2art: a cutting edge of contemporary digital art
Progressive visual composition by Harvey Rayner
www.root2art.co.uk
submission date: December 05, 2003