Response

Size:79 x 87 in.

Tabitha Millett’s original painting Response, measuring 39" x 47", is a striking example of her minimalist yet deeply expressive abstract style. A single sweeping arc of pale, hand-mixed pigment slices through a dense matte black background, creating a dramatic interplay of light and shadow, movement and stillness. The neutral tone, rich in texture and subtle gloss, radiates outward like the measured trace of a physical gesture frozen in time. Each ridge and ripple within the pigment hints at Millett’s controlled yet intuitive process, where simplicity becomes profound.

Splashes and flicks of paint break away from the arc, offering moments of spontaneity against the disciplined form, suggesting the tension between order and chaos. This perfectly captures Millett’s fascination with material agency — the dialogue between artist, medium and surface. The dense black ground, absorbing light and space, serves as the perfect foil for the pale, tactile sweep of colour, enhancing its impact and depth.

Influenced by minimalism, brutalism, and Bauhaus principles, Millett’s work seeks beauty in restraint. She experiments with marble dust and limestone fragments, enriching her surfaces with texture and weight. Now a respected academic and practising artist, Millett continues to explore the subtle power of simplicity, creating art that is both visually arresting and intellectually compelling.