In this work, Ristova utilizes the checkerboard as a foundational map, allowing geometric logic to dictate the placement of form and color. The vertical orientation emphasizes the upward movement of these shapes, creating a sense of architectural stability that remains light and open. By playing with the familiar pattern of the grid, the artist invites a closer look at how simple repetitions can evolve into complex visual puzzles.

The interplay of positive and negative space defines the composition, where the alternating squares serve as both anchor and background. There is a quiet precision in the way the shapes interact, suggesting a methodical approach to abstraction that values clarity and spatial harmony. The result is a focused study on how basic units of design can be rearranged to suggest depth and movement within a flat plane.