“Rising Green” is a notable work by the artist Lee Krasner, dating back to 1972. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece represents the Abstract Expressionism movement and belongs to the genre of abstract art. The artwork is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork showcases a dynamic interplay of sharp, angular forms rendered predominantly in green against a contrasting backdrop of deep purple and creamy white. The forms intersect and traverse the canvas with a sense of rhythm and movement, evoking a feeling of organic growth and vitality. The angular green shapes suggest vegetal or natural inspirations, alluding to the title “Rising Green,” and invite the viewer to contemplate the energetic and almost aggressive elegance of abstract shapes in bold, contrasting colors. The composition’s structured yet fluid abstraction exemplifies Krasner’s innovative approach within the Abstract Expressionism movement.
