Reynald Piché (b. 1931), Hétérocosme Collectif, 1966, Geometric Abstraction Painting

Reynald Piché (Québécois, b. 1931)

Hétérocosme Collectif, 1966
Mixed media on panel
Signed and dated lower right: Reynald Piché — 66
Inscribed verso: Hétérocosme Collectif, with artist’s name, inventory number T-66.238 and dimensions 36” x 48”
Dimensions: 37 x 49 in. (94 x 124 cm), framed

A striking example from Reynald Piché’s Hétérocosme series of the mid-1960s, in which the artist explored cosmic, cellular, and collective themes through abstract forms. The composition features layered textural grounds in neutral tones, overlaid with vibrant red-orange airbrush and geometric circular motifs, one with a grid-like lattice. The strong interplay of geometry and atmosphere reflects the artist’s engagement with both Quebec’s Plasticien tradition and international Op and Kinetic art movements.