Zahas Peak and Borrominis San Carlino: Distortion/Optical Illusion/Iconography
Zaha's Peak Project (1982-1983)
This proposal for a Hong Kong gentleman's club was never realised and became iconic as a set of huge, colourful and abstract paintings. These were inspired by the language of Malevich and the Suprematists. I was interested in her use of Distortion through perspective both as a drawing device and as inspiration to distort the geometry of the spaces themselves. In line with the Suprematists her use of distortion implies movement and dynamic space.
San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane
This small church on Quirnal Hill in Rome is Borromini's greatest work. As with Zaha's Peak project I was most interested in his sculptural use of geometry- using distortion to imply a sense of movement; optical illusion to enhance the effect of the space on the viewer; as well as his use of symbolism and iconography adding richness to the space.
This proposal for a Hong Kong gentleman's club was never realised and became iconic as a set of huge, colourful and abstract paintings. These were inspired by the language of Malevich and the Suprematists. I was interested in her use of Distortion through perspective both as a drawing device and as inspiration to distort the geometry of the spaces themselves. In line with the Suprematists her use of distortion implies movement and dynamic space.
San Carlo alle Quattro FontaneThis small church on Quirnal Hill in Rome is Borromini's greatest work. As with Zaha's Peak project I was most interested in his sculptural use of geometry- using distortion to imply a sense of movement; optical illusion to enhance the effect of the space on the viewer; as well as his use of symbolism and iconography adding richness to the space.
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