Kelly similarly explored the tension between flat geometric planes and implied spatial depth using minimal line and restrained color on paper and canvas. His systematic approach to shape relationships and austere aesthetic closely mirrors Mangold's investigation of two dimensional surfaces creating three dimensional illusion.

Serra's large scale works on paper using graphite and paintstick share Mangold's interest in how dense tonal modulation and geometric form can suggest spatial weight and planar depth. Both artists treat drawing as a rigorous conceptual investigation of surface and space rather than mere preparatory work.

Marden's works on paper employ graphite and pencil with careful linear construction and subtle color to probe the conceptual possibilities of geometric abstraction. His minimalist sensibility and focus on the phenomenological experience of plane surfaces align closely with Mangold's systematic spatial explorations.