246. Stadia II. Julie Mehretu. 2004 CE Ink and acrylic on canvas.

• Form
  • This work depicts a stylized rendering of stadium architecture
  • The forms suggest the excitement, almost frenzy, of a competition held in a circular space surrounded by international images
  • Dynamic competition is suggested in sweeping lines that create a vibrant pulse
  • The work uses multilayered lines to create animation
  • Sweeping lines create depth; the focus of attention is around a central core from which colors, icons, flags, and symbols resonate
• Context
  • Julie Mehretu was born in Ethiopia; she lives and works in NYC
  • She paints large-scale paintings
  • Although the paintings are done with abstract elements, the titles allude to their meaning
  • Flags can represent, in a positive way, national pride, patriotism, or nationalism