Two Centimeter Wavy Bands in Colors (1966) by Sol LeWitt

Two Centimeter Wavy Bands in Colors - Sol LeWitt - 1966

Artwork Information

TitleTwo Centimeter Wavy Bands in Colors
ArtistSol LeWitt
Date1966
Art MovementPost-Painterly Abstraction

About Two Centimeter Wavy Bands in Colors

The artwork, titled “Two Centimeter Wavy Bands in Colors,” is a creation of the artist Sol LeWitt, completed in the year 1966. This piece is representative of the Post-Painterly Abstraction movement and falls within the abstract genre. It exemplifies the movement’s emphasis on clarity and simplicity, diverging from the emotional intensity and gestural brushstrokes of Abstract Expressionism.

The artwork consists of a square composition featuring a series of wavy bands, each measuring two centimeters in width. These bands are rendered in a vibrant array of colors, forming a harmonious yet dynamic interplay of hues. The bands curve and undulate across the surface, creating a sense of rhythmic movement within the confines of a stark black border. The vivid and diverse palette employed by the artist contributes to the visual rhythm and complexity of the piece, while the orderly progression of the bands underscores a sense of structure and methodical design.

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