Shards V

The final print of the Shards Series is a beautiful horizontal composition ruled by a green colour palette. The lines of pantograph and the textured green backdrop create a wonderful depth as they intersect, exuding a sense of three-dimensionality. In the Shards Series, Stella coalesces elements used in previous projects; Circuits Series prints and paintings as well as his Polar Coordinates for Ronnie Peterson, 1980 series. The use of 'shards' of previous works to create a series in its own right would become an increasingly employed technique for Stella, and here we can see why. There is a magnificent richness of texture and an immense depth in the prints, showcasing Stella's creative force.