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The artist HARRY MC
Harry MC's approach to stripes as a fundamental compositional tool reveals a deep understanding of how to manipulate colour and form with precision and freedom. Stripes and colour combinations are not meticulously planned, rather Harry embraces an improvisational method. By starting with a basic concept and gradually adding stripes, he allows the work to evolve naturally, often without knowing exactly how it will look by the end. This process reflects his belief in the stripe's infinite potential for complexity and breadth, making each piece a dynamic experiment. His willingness to take risks, to let the artwork unfold in an organic way, gives his work an energy and vibrancy that feels fresh and alive, even after years spent exploring his technique.
Since his student days at the Royal College of Art, and as a technical illustrator and acclaimed product designer early in his career, Harry has developed a keen eye for precision and detail. Yet despite his background he soon embraced a more fluid and spontaneous style to his work. For Harry, the stripe is not merely a limiting device but a limitless one, offering endless possibilities for exploration. It’s this commitment to spontaneity and experimentation that has allowed him to continue pushing the boundaries of his art for longer than he cares to remember.
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Harry challenges the viewer to see beyond surface simplicity, inviting contemplation of what the stripes represent. He has the ability to imbue the seemingly simple with profound meaning. His stripes are more than lines of paint, they are an essence into pure abstraction, capturing its soul in a way that resonates universally, an investigation of form and the emotional power of colour. To own a Harry MC work is to have a fragment of this ongoing dialogue with the stripe, an element so simple, yet so infinitely complex in its ability to evoke meaning.
