Monochrome Colors by Hiro Sugiyama

'Monochrome Colors by Hiro Sugiyama' is an exploration of the intersection between representation and abstraction, an exploration of the thresholds of our perception. This unique series, filled with works painted solely in black, meditates on the question: when does the human brain categorize a painting as abstract?

Drawing inspiration from existing artworks, Sugiyama masterfully transforms these pieces into stark, black silhouettes, simplifying them to their bare essence. He carries out a bold...