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Relief - Ben Nicholson 1934

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Art created when he was still with his first wife but immensely inspired by the woman who was to become his second wife.
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The dimensions revealed Covered over in white A hint of the layers Hazed with redirected light Some spaces to occupy Deliberately kept empty Some say I gave nothing Others see I've given plenty The beauty of silence Presented by this Stand still, close your eyes It's the softest of kiss Messages written but hidden from view All the aspects represent my love for you How the World I see differently You have changed the way I see A landscape in which to be peaceful and free What is omitted doesn't take from the scene What is occurring Compared to what might have been The space it exists Step into it, breathe The only worry being We may never wish to leave

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Date: 7/30/2023 9:13:00 AM
Splendid, DD, you are really good at ekphrasis form:) I would never have tried this form, if not for you, owe you one:)
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Date: 7/30/2023 9:33:00 AM
Thanks Jo, I only gave it a go after seeing it on Brian's likes list. Love it now x

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