“Ocean Park #45,” crafted by Richard Diebenkorn in 1971, is an oil-on-canvas artwork that measures 254.6 x 205.4 cm. This piece, part of the Color Field Painting movement, falls under the abstract genre and is a component of Diebenkorn’s renowned “Ocean Park” series, which spans from 1968 to 1985.
The artwork is characterized by its geometric abstraction, employing bold, planar fields of color. Dominated by expansive swaths of blue and green, the composition is segmented by lines that guide the viewer’s eye vertically and horizontally, framed within a subtle interplay of nuanced hues. Diebenkorn’s expert manipulation of color and space evokes a serene yet dynamic visual experience, resonating with the principles of Color Field Painting through its emphasis on color as the primary conveyer of meaning and form.
