The artwork, titled “Flotilla,” is a creation by Helen Frankenthaler, dated 2006. It belongs to the Abstract Expressionism movement and is classified within the abstract genre.
“Flotilla” features a dynamic blend of colors including pastel yellows, greens, and blues. The colors intermingle freely, creating fluid and organic shapes that appear to be in motion, characteristic of Frankenthaler’s technique. The composition displays a series of circular forms on the left side, while the right side is dominated by irregular, wave-like patterns. The yellow background exudes a sense of warmth and tranquility, contrasting with the cooler tones and the vivid strokes of blue and green. The entire piece exudes a sense of spontaneity and freedom, embodying the essence of abstract expressionism.