Double Physichromie

Fisicromía doble

Double Physichromie



University of Houston

3511 Cullen Boulevard.

Houston, TX 77004



Carlos Cruz-Diez began as a graphic designer and advertising man in his native Caracas. Early experiments with color sparked an interest in visual perception and led him to give up graphic design in order to pursue art on a full-time basis. "Double Physichromie" was Cruz-Diez’s first permanent public commission in the United States and one of his largest artworks. In keeping with works from the "Physichromie" (or physical color) series, which began in 1959, the artist explores the concept of “additive color.” This color does not exist on the surface itself but is perceived by the eye as a result of the parallel lines of color that intersect on the plane. "Double Physichromie" shows Cruz-Diez’s intense interest in color and color theory. When standing still in front of it, the viewer can appreciate the complexity of the colors and color combinations used on more than 2000 of its aluminum pieces.



http://publicartuhs.org/collection

Creator: Carlos Cruz-Diez

Area: Houston / Third Ward-MacGregor

Contributor: Enrique Del Valle

Source: Center for Mexican American & Latino/a Studies

Source: http://publicartuhs.org/collection

Uploaded by: Marisela Martinez

Copyright status: In copyright

Center for Mexican American & Latino/a Studies

Double Physichromie

Fisicromía doble

Double Physichromie



University of Houston

3511 Cullen Boulevard.

Houston, TX 77004



Carlos Cruz-Diez began as a graphic designer and advertising man in his native Caracas. Early experiments with color sparked an interest in visual perception and led him to give up graphic design in order to pursue art on a full-time basis. "Double Physichromie" was Cruz-Diez’s first permanent public commission in the United States and one of his largest artworks. In keeping with works from the "Physichromie" (or physical color) series, which began in 1959, the artist explores the concept of “additive color.” This color does not exist on the surface itself but is perceived by the eye as a result of the parallel lines of color that intersect on the plane. "Double Physichromie" shows Cruz-Diez’s intense interest in color and color theory. When standing still in front of it, the viewer can appreciate the complexity of the colors and color combinations used on more than 2000 of its aluminum pieces.



http://publicartuhs.org/collection

Creator: Carlos Cruz-Diez

Area: Houston / Third Ward-MacGregor

Contributor: Enrique Del Valle

Source: Center for Mexican American & Latino/a Studies

Source: http://publicartuhs.org/collection

Uploaded by: Marisela Martinez

Copyright status: In copyright

Center for Mexican American & Latino/a Studies