Plating Study 12 – Colourful Geometric Abstract Art | TESOLEE

Plating Study 12 – Colourful Geometric Abstract Art

Plating Study 12 is a colourful geometric abstract artwork by TESOLEE that combines structured shapes with sweeping brushstrokes and playful details. Part of the artist’s Plating Studies collection, it draws on compositions first explored during his career as a professional chef, where visual arrangement and the relationship between different elements were an essential part of presenting food.

Circles, Curves and Contrasting Shapes

The composition is built around a series of contrasting forms that create movement across the square surface.

In the upper left, three black concentric circles establish a clear geometric focal point. Their relatively precise outlines contrast with the surrounding painterly textures, creating a sense of order within an otherwise expressive arrangement.

A broad ochre brushstroke sweeps from the lower left towards the upper centre, forming a curved band that connects different areas of the composition. Its layered surface and visible brush marks give it a distinctly tactile quality.

Two fine black diagonal lines cut through the centre, introducing a sharper directional element that contrasts with the broader curves.

On the right, a vivid crimson triangle provides a strong angular counterpoint. Its heavily textured red surface stands apart from the surrounding cream background, while its pointed shape contrasts with the circular forms and sweeping lines.

Below, a deep cobalt blue arc stretches across the lower portion of the artwork. This curved element introduces a cooler colour and balances the warmth of the ochre and red.

Colour, Texture and Movement

Although the major shapes establish the structure of Plating Study 12, the smaller details give the composition much of its character.

Raised yellow and white dots are scattered across the surface, creating points of interest between the larger elements. Fine splashes of red, blue and yellow interrupt the warm cream background, giving the artwork a sense of spontaneity.

The contrast between controlled geometric forms and expressive marks prevents the composition from feeling static.

There is also a deliberate relationship between the colours. The warmth of the ochre and crimson is balanced by the cooler cobalt blue, while the black circles and diagonal lines provide definition.

Origins in the Plating Studies Collection

The Plating Studies collection began with sketches TESOLEE created during his 35-year career in professional kitchens.

These early ideas explored how shapes, colours and individual elements could be arranged within a defined space. Years later, the sketches became the starting point for a collection of contemporary abstract artworks.

Although their origins lie in culinary presentation, the finished compositions are intended to stand independently as abstract art.

Plating Study 12 reflects that transition particularly well, retaining a strong sense of arrangement while introducing expressive brushwork, texture and unexpected details.

Contemporary Abstract Art for Modern Interiors

The artwork’s combination of warm and cool colours makes it suitable for a variety of contemporary spaces.

In a modern designer kitchen, its ochre, crimson and cobalt blue accents introduce colour against neutral stone surfaces and dark cabinetry. In a private games room or entertainment space, the energetic composition provides a contrast to industrial materials, leather seating and darker furnishings.

The 60 × 60 cm square format offers a distinctive focal point without dominating the surrounding interior.