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Elaine Reichek — Swatch, Rileydigital embroidery on
Elaine Reichek

Swatch, Rileydigital embroidery on

2006

This work presents a geometric composition rendered in black and gold on natural linen ground. The central square form features a pixelated or checkerboard pattern that creates an optical illusion of depth and movement, with vertical striations disrupting the horizontal grid structure. The interplay between solid and void, combined with the limited palette and precise execution, generates a visual vibration characteristic of systematic abstraction. The composition is centered on the neutral field, allowing the pattern to command full attention as the sole focal point.

Medium
linen
Overall

Notes

Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.

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Contemporary Day Auction

May 15, 2026

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

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Elaine Reichek, Swatch, Rileydigital embroidery on, 2006

This work presents a geometric composition rendered in black and gold on natural linen ground. The central square form features a pixelated or checkerboard pattern that creates an optical illusion of depth and movement, with vertical striations disrupting the horizontal grid structure. The interplay between solid and void, combined with the limited palette and precise execution, generates a visual vibration characteristic of systematic abstraction. The composition is centered on the neutral field, allowing the pattern to command full attention as the sole focal point.

Medium
linen
Dimensions
overall: 30.5 x 25.4 cm
Year
2006
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Black Gold, Contemporary Abstraction, Grid Structure, Checkerboard Pattern, Hand Stitched, Systematic Art, Optical Illusion, Minimalist Composition, Abstract Geometric, Monochromatic Palette, Textile Based, Fiber Art, Kinetic Pattern