“Twined Columns II,” created by Morris Louis in 1960, is a significant work in the Color Field Painting art movement and belongs to the abstract genre. This piece is part of Louis’s “Column” series.
The artwork features two vertical, fluid columns of color that cascade down the canvas against a stark, light background. On the left side, a spectrum of cool tones, including blue, green, and hints of yellow, blend harmoniously to create an almost translucent effect. On the right, warmer hues such as orange, red, yellow, and green intertwine, creating a dynamic contrast with the cooler tones. The colors seem to bleed seamlessly into one another, emphasizing the artist’s mastery in creating depth and movement through color alone. The simplicity and elegance of the composition highlight the essence of the Color Field Painting movement, focusing primarily on color as the main subject of the work.
