“Fraction” is an abstract artwork created by Larry Bell in 1996, associated with the Post-Painterly Abstraction movement. This genre emphasizes clarity, simplicity, and the use of color fields, focusing on the materiality of the artwork itself.
The artwork features a juxtaposition of various textured elements and sharp geometric forms. A prominent feature is a large, dark triangular shape that angles sharply from the right side, contrasting with softer, more fluid brushstrokes in shades of grey, pink, and off-white. These brushstrokes seem almost organic, blending and swirling together in the bottom left portion of the artwork, evoking a sense of movement and depth. The artwork balances between the hard-edged geometry and the softer, dynamic brushstrokes, creating an intriguing visual tension that invites closer inspection. The subtle use of color accentuates the contrasts between the different textures, embodying the principles of the Post-Painterly Abstraction movement.
