“Face E” is an abstract artwork created in 2004 by Imi Knoebel, belonging to the Color Field Painting art movement. Exhibiting the genre of abstract art, the piece exemplifies Knoebel’s characteristic minimalist and geometric style.
The artwork comprises a harmonious arrangement of rectangular shapes in various pastel and vibrant colors, including soft pinks, greens, blues, and more intense yellow and orange hues. The interplay of these colors and forms creates a balanced and visually compelling composition, drawing attention to both the contrasts and the subtle transitions between the different elements. The use of solid colors and simple geometric shapes are hallmarks of the Color Field Painting movement, emphasizing flatness and unmodulated color surfaces. The piece is indicative of Knoebel’s exploration of color and form, rendering an evocative abstract visual experience.