Black Union Jack (2025), Rope on canvas, 150 x 120 cm

Fig. 8: Black Union Jack, 2025 -
Oil, rope, acrylic and pastel on canvas.

The composition contains:

• a dark rectangular surface divided by raised or materially distinct linear elements;
• one vertical element passes through the approximate centre of the composition and one horizontal element crosses it;
• four diagonal elements extend between the central region and the outer edges, producing eight approximately triangular sections;
• the underlying surface contains repeated black and grey marks, including loops, partial circles, short lines, numerals, letter-like forms and areas of irregular coverage;
• several of these marks remain partially visible beneath the intersecting linear structure;
• differences in sheen and relief are visible across the surface;
• no colour other than black and variations of grey is readily apparent;