“Ocean Park #27,” created by Richard Diebenkorn in 1970, is an abstract piece that belongs to the Color Field Painting movement. The artwork, comprised of oil, canvas, and charcoal, is part of the Ocean Park series (1968-1985) and measures 254 x 203.2 cm. The artwork is housed at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork features a complex composition of geometric shapes and a subtle palette of pastel colors. Dominated by rectangular and triangular forms layered with carefully applied strokes, the piece integrates hues of green, blue, yellow, and red. The structured yet dynamic arrangement embodies a sense of architectural space, reflecting Diebenkorn’s masterful use of color and line to create depth and movement within the flat surface. The interplay of lighter and darker shades engenders a tranquil yet engaging visual experience, evoking the serene quality characteristic of the California landscape that inspired the Ocean Park series.
