“Olyka (III), from the Paper Relief Project” is a 1975 abstract artwork by Frank Stella, a prominent artist associated with the Hard Edge Painting art movement. The artwork exhibits Stella’s distinctive style characterized by crisp, clean, and sharp edges, offering a vivid exploration of geometric shapes and vibrant colors.
In the artwork, various geometric forms seem to hover over a textured, roughly rectangular background. The central composition features a confluence of bold, angular shapes in hues of pink, grey, maroon, and yellow. These forms intersect and overlap, creating a dynamic interplay of color and space. The rough, tactile quality of the paper contrasts with the sharp, precise edges of the geometric figures, enhancing the visual tension within the composition. The subdued yet varied color palette and the deliberate arrangement exemplify Stella’s mastery in manipulating form and color to evoke a sense of structured abstraction.
