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Video Link: https://art21.org/watch/new-york-close-up/louise-despont-according-to-the-universe/ 

Louise Despont 



Two words/phrases that come to mind about Louise Despont's work are "translation of energy" and "universal inspiration".




Repetition: Circular shapes repeat throughout the piece 



Symmetry: The wire design demonstrates vertical symmetry




https://nicellebeauchene.com/artists/louise-despont/

Repetition: there is repetition of small shapes throughout the piece that create patterns



Rhythm: the lines and shapes create rhythm with the way they intertwine


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