“Corner Piece,” created by Lynda Benglis in 1969, is an abstract artwork associated with the Minimalism movement. The piece exemplifies the artist’s unique approach to form and color.
The artwork is a vibrant, amorphous composition rendered directly on the floor, using a dynamic palette of colors including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and black. It appears to be made of poured and manipulated materials, likely contributing to its fluid, organic forms that spread out irregularly, conforming to the corner of a room. The juxtaposition of intense colors and the interplay between them create an eye-catching effect, while the positioning in the corner challenges traditional perceptions of how and where art should be displayed. The wooden floor beneath the piece adds a contrasting texture and linearity to the smooth, curvilinear forms of the artwork. “Corner Piece” thus encapsulates the Minimalist exploration of space, form, and materiality.
