An assemblage of salvaged material transformed into a tower of colourful lightboxes, the sculpture illustrates David Batchelor's interest in city colours, rather than those of nature. In this film, he tells us how he takes inspiration from the city, the art of mastering monochromes, and why he needed to escape from 'bloody rectangles'.
David Batchelor: Studio visit
We joined the Scottish artist in his studio to ask him about Spectrum of Brick Lane 2007
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Artist
David Batchelor
born 1955
Artwork
I Love King’s Cross and King’s Cross Loves Me, 8
David Batchelor
2002–7
Artwork
Spectrum of Brick Lane 2
David Batchelor
2007
Artwork
Tall Obelisk with Two Holes and a Notch
Bob Law
1981
Artwork
Poured Painting: Blue, Black, Blue
Ian Davenport
1999
Assemblage
Assemblage is art that is made by assembling disparate elements – often everyday objects – scavenged by the artist or bought specially