“Window,” created by Ronald Davis in 1969, is an artwork that belongs to the Abstract Expressionism and Op Art movements. This abstract piece showcases Davis’s distinctive style, characterized by vibrant colors and intricate patterns.
The artwork, a three-dimensional geometric abstraction, presents a floating, angular shape that contrasts sharply with traditional, flat canvases. The primary plane of the artwork is suffused with a rich interplay of magenta and violet hues, overlaid with dynamic splatters and lines of bright yellow, blue, and red, creating a sense of depth and energy. These vivid, chaotic lines appear to float above a textured background, enhanced by a grid of faint, intersecting lines that add a subtle structure to the composition. The edges of the shape are contoured with shades of magenta, green, and other vibrant colors, reinforcing the three-dimensional illusion. This piece exemplifies Davis’s innovative use of perspective and color, making it a distinctive work within the abstract genre.