The artwork entitled “Three Colours Surrounded by Equal Amounts of Black and White” was created by the artist Max Bill in 1970. It belongs to the art movement known as Concretism and is classified under the abstract genre.
The artwork features a geometric and minimalist design, characteristic of the Concretism movement. It employs three distinct colours: a vibrant orange-red in the top left corner, a bright green on the top right, and a rich purple at the bottom. These colours are juxtaposed and surrounded by equal amounts of black and white, creating a harmonious balance in the composition. The centre of the artwork is dominated by a large white square, which serves as the focal point, framed by black sections that seamlessly blend with the colourful areas. The overall design exhibits a meticulous balance and a sense of order, adhering to the principles of mathematical precision and abstraction championed by Concretism.
