Linda Le Kinff (b. 1949-France) "Grand Orchestra" - This piece is a framed, hand signed, serigraph on paper (2002.) The image was originally created in 1996 as an oil on wood panel. Framed and matted, it measures 30" x 40." "Grande Orchestra" demonstrates the range of mood Le Kinff can elicit from a single theme. The composition is structured using cubist geometric lines and angles. The piece is virtually a mosaic of triangles, trapezoids, and lozenges (diamond shaped images) which miraculously comes together to create figures, costumes, instruments and sheet music. The geometric forms also constitute the negative space between three-dimensional forms; green, purple, and red triangles, for example, fill the space between the musicians. This image seems to float on the surface instead of receding back into depth, a device that allows for Le Kinff's abstraction to take over and play a dominant role over the representational component. The image has a pronounced sense of electricity and sharpness, energy and tempo. The powerful thrust of the pianist's eyebrow and bow tie virtually symbolize the dynamism of the picture. ---This information is contained in the book, "Linda LeKinff: The Graphic Work," published by Park West Gallery.