.. reality reveals itself by substantial, palpable forms, accumulated or dispersed in empty space.... these forms are part of that space and.... the space between them appears as form, a fact which evidences the unity of form and space. (Piet Mondrian)

.. reality reveals itself by substantial, palpable forms, accumulated or dispersed in empty space.... these forms are part of that space and.... the space between them appears as form, a fact which evidences the unity of form and space.

Piet Mondrian

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