Clare Burnett, Red, Painted Steel, Unique, 182cm high, 89cm wide, 7cm deep

Red by Clare Burnett is a unique painted steel sculpture measuring 182 cm high, 89 cm wide, and 7 cm deep. Bold and minimal in form, the work presents a striking red block of metal that commands attention through its simplicity and presence.

The sculpture rises tall and narrow, its flat surface coated in a vivid red that radiates energy. The choice of colour plays a central role, shifting the focus from complexity of form to the direct emotional impact of hue. The red surface captures light differently across its planes, creating subtle variations in tone as the viewer moves around it. Despite its simple structure, the piece feels alive in its interaction with space and light.

By stripping away detail, Burnett emphasizes clarity and purity of form. The sculpture does not attempt to imitate nature or depict figures. Instead, it offers a bold gesture, reducing steel to its essence as a flat block of colour and mass. This reduction encourages reflection on the relationship between material, colour, and scale.

The work’s vertical stance lends it monumentality, despite its narrow depth. It asserts itself within its surroundings, functioning almost like a marker or signal. The intensity of the red makes it impossible to overlook, inviting viewers to confront abstraction directly and consider how colour and shape alone can communicate presence and power.