Plating Study No. 06 – Geometric Abstract Art

Plating Study No. 06 — Colour, Movement and Composition

Plating Study No. 06 explores the relationship between expressive brushwork and geometric structure. Part of TESOLEE’s Plating Studies collection, this colourful geometric abstract artwork draws on an unusual creative starting point: the visual language of fine dining.

Long before these compositions became artworks, their foundations were developed through sketches made during the artist’s career as a professional chef. Working in demanding kitchens, where presentation was as important as flavour, TESOLEE developed an appreciation for balance, negative space, colour and the positioning of individual elements.

Those early experiments in culinary presentation eventually evolved into an independent body of abstract work.

A Composition Built Around Contrast

Two sweeping crimson brushstrokes dominate Plating Study No. 06, creating a sense of circular movement around the central composition. Their irregular edges, visible texture and variations in colour introduce an energetic, spontaneous quality.

Within this movement sits a carefully arranged collection of geometric forms.

A large mustard yellow triangle anchors the lower portion of the artwork, while a deep burgundy circle overlaps a vertical black rectangle. Smaller squares in ochre and yellow create points of visual interest, and a vivid magenta diamond introduces an unexpected accent near the upper right corner.

Fine black lines intersect the circular form, adding another layer of structure.

The warm cream background allows these contrasting elements to breathe. Rather than filling every available space, the composition uses areas of openness to establish rhythm and balance.

From Culinary Sketches to Contemporary Art

The Plating Studies collection reflects a connection between two creative disciplines that might initially seem unrelated.

In fine dining, the arrangement of ingredients on a plate involves decisions about proportion, colour, movement and visual hierarchy. Similar considerations appear in abstract painting, where individual forms must work together without necessarily representing recognisable objects.

Plating Study No. 06 develops this connection through a combination of bold gestures and deliberate placement.

The artwork does not attempt to depict food or a particular dish. Instead, it translates the underlying principles of composition into a purely visual experience.

Contemporary Art for Modern Interiors

With its warm palette of crimson, burgundy, ochre and cream, Plating Study No. 06 offers a strong visual presence without relying on a conventional subject.

Its square composition works particularly well in contemporary dining rooms, living spaces and interiors featuring natural wood, warm neutrals or darker architectural finishes.

The combination of expressive brushwork and clean geometric elements makes it suitable for spaces where artwork is intended to become a focal point.

Presented as a premium fine art print beneath acrylic glass, the artwork has a clean, frameless appearance that allows the composition to remain the centre of attention.

Plating Study No. 06 is available as a 60 × 60 cm open edition, supplied with aluminium mounting rails and complimentary delivery.