The artwork titled “Eskimo Curlew,” created by Frank Stella in 1976, belongs to the Abstract Expressionism movement and falls under the abstract genre. This piece is a part of the “Indian Bird” series.
The artwork features a dynamic interplay of colors and forms, characteristic of Stella’s abstract expressionist style. The composition comprises overlapping, curvilinear shapes rendered in a vibrant palette of red, white, yellow, and blue. These shapes are set against a multi-layered background that exhibits gestural brushstrokes and intricate patterns. The use of relief elements, where portions of the artwork protrude from the surface, adds a three-dimensional quality, creating a sense of depth and movement within the piece. The juxtaposition of fluid lines with the structured frame work harmonizes the chaotic energy, embodying the essence of abstraction while evoking the thematic inspiration drawn from the natural world, as implied by the series title “Indian Bird.”
