The artwork titled “Indigo,” created by the artist Al Held in 1990, belongs to the Op Art movement and is categorized as an abstract genre.
In this artwork, Al Held masterfully plays with geometric forms, depth, and vibrant colors. At the center, a dominant spiral shape in shades of blue and purple seems to almost leap off the canvas, twisting and turning intricately. Surrounding this central form are various geometric shapes, including rectangles and triangular prisms, rendered in vivid hues of green, yellow, orange, and red. These shapes are arranged in a manner that suggests a three-dimensional space, contributing to an optical illusion that is a hallmark of the Op Art movement. The background, a gradient of greens, provides a contrasting yet complementary backdrop, enhancing the depth and complexity of the overall composition. The interplay of shapes and colors invites the viewer to explore the relationship between form, space, and perception.
