“Ocean Park #131,” created in 1985 by Richard Diebenkorn, is an exemplary piece of the Abstract Expressionism movement. Executed in oil on canvas with dimensions of 165.7 x 233.7 cm, this artwork belongs to the “Ocean Park” series, which spanned from 1968 to 1985. The painting is currently housed at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles, California, USA.
The artwork presents a series of layered, translucent geometric forms and lines that interplay with areas of soft, muted color. The dominant hues are pale shades interspersed with subdued blues, reds, yellows, and blacks, creating a delicate balance between form and color. The composition emphasizes a sense of structure and depth, with overlapping planes and intersecting lines suggesting an abstracted, architectural space. The overall aesthetic evokes a serene and contemplative ambiance, characteristic of Diebenkorn’s mature style within the “Ocean Park” series.
