Avant-garde art became a genre of its own during the 20th century. It was popularized by Suprematist, Constructivist, Bauhaus, and mid-century artists seeking a strong break from the traditional feathered painting that has characterized art through the centuries.

Hard-edge painters, who used masking tape to create sharp lines and edges, were especially important to the development of mid-century art, from Minimalism to Pop Art. The evolution of the line and its use in fine art applications skyrocketed during this period, and the art world has never looked back.

In the years that followed, artists broke new ground with lines, traditional geometric shapes, texture, and color. In particular, the work of the late Venezuelan artist Carlos Cruz-Diez has been a major influence on my work.

In my opinion, geometry is among the most powerful forms of graphic expression available to the contemporary artist.

by Daniel Oropeza Tw: @ferdoropeza