The artwork titled “Dodecagon,” created by Ronald Davis in 1969, is a prominent piece within the Hard Edge Painting and Op Art movements. This abstract artwork epitomizes Davis’s exploration into geometric forms and vibrant color palettes, contributing significantly to the Avant-Garde art scene of the late 1960s.
The artwork showcases a twelve-sided polygon, or dodecagon, rendered in a three-dimensional perspective. Each face of the dodecagon is divided into two sections of vivid, contrasting colors, including shades of blue, red, yellow, and green. The use of bold, clean lines and the interplay of colors create an illusion of depth and movement, characteristic of Op Art. The overall composition is a harmonious blend of mathematical precision and visual dynamics, inviting viewers to engage with the spatial and perceptual challenges presented by the artwork.
