The artwork titled “1823” by Will Barnet, created in 2008 in the United States, employs oil on canvas as its medium and is representative of the Indian Space painting movement. This distinguished piece is currently displayed at the Alexandre Gallery in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork features an abstract composition primarily characterized by geometric shapes and an earthy color palette of browns, grays, creams, and muted reds. Arranged in a seemingly non-linear fashion, the shapes form an intricate tapestry of symmetrical and asymmetrical figures. Central to the composition are circular and semi-circular forms that are numbered—specifically “1823” and “23”—interspersed with angular shapes that add a dynamic quality to the painting. Despite its abstract nature, the piece evokes a sense of intentional design and structural coherence indicative of the Indian Space painting movement’s unique blend of abstract expressionism and traditional Native American aesthetics.
