Ellsworth Kelly’s artwork “Green Form” created in 1959 is an example of abstract art associated with the Color Field Painting and Pop Art movements. The piece is characterized by its minimalist approach, focusing on the use of color and form to convey its artistic expression.
The artwork depicted features a vibrant, broad stroke of green paint, which is applied over what appears to be a collage of printed papers or found objects. The paint is not evenly applied, showing variations in texture and opacity. The bold green contrasts the underlying layer that consists of texts, figures, and newspaper-like elements, which are partially obscured but still visible through and around the green paint. The use of everyday materials integrated with the pure color application reflects the cross-influence of Color Field Painting’s emphasis on large expanses of color and the Pop Art movement’s affinity for blending high and low-brow cultural imagery. The overall effect is one of abstract simplicity juxtaposed with elements drawn from popular culture and media.
