“Ellsworth Kelly’s “Spectrum V,” created in 1969, is a notable work within the Color Field Painting movement. This installation artwork epitomizes the genre with its expansive use of color and form, characteristic of Kelly’s minimalist approach.
The artwork consists of eleven large rectangular panels, each painted a single, distinct, and vibrant hue that spans a gradient of colors from green to red. The panels are aligned horizontally on a white gallery wall, creating a visual spectrum effect. Each panel is meticulously painted to ensure uniformity in texture and depth, highlighting the pure, unmediated experience of color. This installation encourages a contemplative interaction with color as an elemental aspect of visual art, showcasing Kelly’s mastery in manipulating space and pigment to evoke emotional and optical responses from viewers.”
