The artwork, titled “Irregular Horizontal Bands of Equal Width Starting at Bottom,” was created by Sol LeWitt in 1991. Belonging to the Post-Painterly Abstraction movement, this abstract piece stands out for its distinct visual style.
The artwork features a sequence of irregularly shaped horizontal bands, each of equal width, layering one upon the other from the bottom of the piece towards the top. The bands are rendered in a variety of vivid colors, including deep blues, bright yellows, soft reds, and profound blacks. The dynamic interaction of colors creates a rhythm and offers a sense of movement across the canvas. The edges of the bands undulate as they traverse horizontally, giving the composition an organic yet structured feel. This piece exemplifies LeWitt’s exploration of systematic processes and geometric forms, hallmark traits of the Post-Painterly Abstraction genre.
