This painting is part of the Spectrum Series.

Octave is a horizontal abstract painting divided into eight equal sections within a single panel. Built through layered oil and cold wax, the surface shifts gently in colour and texture from one section to the next. Lighter tones and softened transitions create a sense of openness, while subtle linear marks and abrasion allow earlier layers to remain visible.

As with related works in this format, repetition provides structure, while variation introduces rhythm. Read as a whole, Octave functions as a measured sequence—one that emphasizes harmony, nuance, and the space between changes rather than contrast or resolution.