The artwork, titled “Mary, Mary” and created by Helen Frankenthaler in 1987, is a vital contribution to the Abstract Expressionism movement. It belongs to the genre of abstract art, reflecting Frankenthaler’s signature style and exploration of form and color.
This abstract composition features a vivid interplay of colors and shapes against a predominantly red background. Large, green circular forms are prominent, interspersed with dynamic strokes of blue, white, and red. A black outline of a circle and a vertical white line add structural elements to the fluid forms, providing a contrasting balance to the otherwise organic shapes. The overall effect is one of vibrant simplicity and energetic harmony, characteristic of Frankenthaler’s abstract expressionist approach.
