Framed Gouache on Paper, Composition in Blue, by John Wipp (1927–2005)

Framed Gouache on Paper, Composition in Blue, by John Wipp (1927–2005)
 
Picture area 26 x 35 cm. Frame dimensions 45 x 53 cm.
 
John Wipp (20th Century)
Composition in Blue, undated
Gouache on paper
Signed lower right
With a masterful command of tone and movement, Composition in Blue exemplifies John Wipp’s abstract visual language. Layered planes of cobalt, ultramarine, and slate grey are softened by passages of cream and muted ochre, creating a dynamic interplay between structure and spontaneity. The work reflects mid-century European abstraction, where formal experimentation met a desire for emotional resonance. Wipp’s use of gouache allows for both opacity and fluidity, lending the composition a tactile immediacy.