“Red Yellow Blue III” is a minimalist abstract artwork created by Ellsworth Kelly in 1966. It is housed at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, MN, US. This artwork epitomizes the Minimalism art movement through its use of primary colors and geometric abstraction.
The artwork comprises three square panels, each dominated by a single primary color: red, yellow, and blue, respectively. These panels are placed side by side, creating a striking visual impact through their vivid hues and stark simplicity. Each square is solidly colored, with the pure and unmodulated tones standing in contrast to one another. Kelly’s choice of primary colors and the straightforward geometric composition aligns with Minimalism’s emphasis on simplicity, clarity, and the inherent properties of color and form. The artwork’s balanced and harmonious arrangement exemplifies the artist’s mastery in evoking powerful resonance through minimal means.
