The artwork entitled “Blue and Yellow and Red-Orange” was created by Ellsworth Kelly in 1965. This piece is associated with the Color Field Painting movement and falls within the abstract genre.
The artwork features a vertically aligned arrangement of three distinct, solid-colored ovals in primary colors against a neutral background. At the top is a deep blue oval, followed by a vibrant yellow oval, and lastly a red-orange oval at the bottom. Each shape is uniform in size and shape, defined by their rich and pure color, contributing to the overall simplicity and boldness that characterizes Kelly’s minimalist style. The composition is balanced and harmonious, with the bright, unmodulated colors evoking a sense of both energy and tranquility. Through this abstract representation, Kelly explores the interactions of color and form, stripping away any representational elements to focus purely on visual perception.
