Tension often has a negative connotation attached to it. As a word alone, it evokes strong negative emotions. However, as Phillip Meggs illustrates in his article, the field of tension is a very important element of design. The concept consists of harsh, direct angles in very direct locations. However, a sense of balance and harmony is maintained. Each element is separate, almost static, yet cohesive and unified.
Meggs shows examples of Zwart and Brzezinski in his article. I found another example of a field of tension in action.
The dark gray, white, and overlapping text are all distinct elements. However, the color palette and mood of each element unify the piece as a whole. This is actually a series of installations in the Netherlands.
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