“Double Gray Scramble,” created by Frank Stella in 1973, is a notable piece within the Color Field Painting movement and belongs to the abstract genre. The artwork consists of two adjacent square compositions, each formed by concentric squares that create a sense of depth and optical illusion.
The left square features a sequence of colors that move from darker tones at the outer edges to lighter shades towards the center, blending hues of black, green, yellow, red, and gray. The right square mirrors a similar pattern but utilizes a different color arrangement, featuring black, orange, red, and green shades. Both compositions possess a rhythmic pattern, demonstrating Stella’s precision and emphasis on form and color interaction. This artwork exemplifies the abstract nature of Color Field Painting through its structured yet dynamic exploration of geometric forms and vibrant color contrasts.
