“Great Balls of Fire” (2006) is an abstract artwork by artist Stanley Whitney, associated with the Post-Painterly Abstraction movement. The artwork is notable for its vibrant use of colors and geometric patterns, reflecting the artist’s exploration of form and color in the abstract genre.
The artwork features a grid-like composition with bold, horizontal and vertical bands of color. It exhibits a dynamic interplay of various hues including red, orange, blue, green, white, and black. Each rectangular or square segment within the grid showcases different colors, creating a sense of rhythm and movement. The colors are laid out in a way that contrasts bright and muted tones, producing a vibrant and visually stimulating piece. The simplicity of the design combined with the intensity of the colors enables the viewer to appreciate the careful modulation of color and form that defines Whitney’s work.
