Over time, his artistic focus evolved toward abstraction, a transition that proved pivotal in his development. His current practice is defined by a pursuit of reduction and clarity. Moving away from expressive gestures, he concentrates on the fundamental relationships between shape, color, and line. Influenced by earlier explorations of letterforms, his recent works distill these into minimal, often monochromatic compositions — primarily in shades of black, gray, and white with subtle traces of hidden color. The interplay of contrasting angular forms creates tension and ambiguity between foreground and background, reflecting his interest in the poetic uncertainty of perception. Through the restrained use of color and form, the artist investigates the beauty of concealment over revelation, finding mystery in what remains covered rather than exposed.
Maurice Joss
SE R, 2022
Oil on linen
140x120cm
