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SURFACE ART ON PAPER      YYERBALDO GARDEN SERIES      PHILIPPE HALABURDA STUDIO     2024

Unitary playground surfacing

About the theme of "Unitary playground surfacing"

Unitary playground surfacing refers to a seamless, continuous surface layer, usually made from rubber or synthetic materials, designed to cushion falls
and provide a safe, resilient environment for children.

Unlike traditional wood chips or sand, unitary surfaces are smooth, colorful,
and low-maintenance, allowing for accessible, inclusive play spaces.

This type of surfacing enhances safety while inviting exploration and creative play through vibrant, visually stimulating colors and textures.

I explore the concept of unitary playground surfacing, drawing inspiration
from my time spent at playgrounds with my two-year-old daughter.

REPRESENTED EMOTION: POSITIVE & LIVELY, AMUSEMENT ⇥
Yyerbaldo garden 4b FIRST.jpg
Yyerbaldo garden 4b LAST.jpg

Using color tapes on paper, I create layers that reflect these surfaces' simplicity, structure, and dynamic energy.

Bright green hues dominate this series, representing the lively energy
of play and the safety inherent in these spaces.

These green tones evoke a sense of vitality, joy, and freedom young children feel as they explore and connect with the world around them.

Through these vivid greens, I aim to convey emotions of growth, resilience, and almost boundless optimism, as seen through
a child’s eyes.       

Details of the series

SERIES OF 5 ABSTRACT COLLAGES ON PAPER

Emotion                          Positive & lively, amusement
Material                          Acrylic painting, color paper, black tape
Medium                           Paper 24 x 18 inches
Date                                 2024
Authentification            Signed and title on the back

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