The artwork titled “Upstart 18F,” created by Paul Reed in 1965, is a notable piece within the Color Field Painting movement and falls under the genre of abstract art.
The artwork is characterized by a series of concentric rectangles. Vivid and contrasting colors are employed, featuring a central bright red shape that gradually transitions into different shades of red, merging into darker hues towards the edges. The outermost edges feature an arresting shade of teal that effectively frames the composition. The use of color and form in the artwork creates a sense of depth and movement, emblematic of the abstract and expressive qualities of the Color Field Painting movement.
