“Green Widget,” created by Peter Alexander in 1969, is a sculpture associated with the Light and Space art movement. The artwork represents a striking example of the genre characterized by its exploration of perceptual phenomena related to light, color, and space.
The artwork features an angular, rectangular form that seems to defy conventional categorization, yet conveys a sense of both solidity and ethereal lightness. Its upper portion is suffused with a gradient that transitions from a deep green at the base, becoming progressively lighter as it ascends, culminating in a barely discernible greenish hue at the peak. Positioned on a minimalist pedestal, the sculpture’s smooth, glossy surface reflects and refracts light in subtle, intriguing ways, augmenting its enigmatic visual appeal. The gradient effect invites the viewer to contemplate the interactions of light, color, and material, hallmark characteristics of the Light and Space movement.
