“Yellow Music,” created by Robert Motherwell in 1984, is an abstract expressionist artwork crafted using acrylic, collage, board, and paper mediums. Measuring 101 x 76 cm, the artwork exemplifies the abstract genre, reflecting Motherwell’s contribution to the Abstract Expressionism movement.
The artwork is dominated by a vibrant yellow background, upon which various abstract shapes and textures are layered. Interspersed throughout the composition are contrasting patches of deep black and intense blue, as well as sections featuring what appears to be fragments of notated music sheets. The disparate elements are intricately arranged to create a dynamic visual impression. The juxtaposition of the bold colors and the textured elements contributes to a composition that is at once chaotic and harmoniously balanced, evoking a sense of rhythm and movement which aligns with the artwork’s musical theme.
