
Untitled (Black Light Painting)
1979
This minimalist composition presents a luminous white square centered within a dark charcoal ground, creating a stark geometric contrast. The work exemplifies the artist's exploration of light and perception through the interplay of acrylic pigment and surface texture. The white form appears to float against the darker field, inviting contemplation of spatial relationships and the viewer's experience of illumination. The subtle variations in the black surface suggest layered application, while the clean edges of the central square emphasize formal precision and visual clarity.
- Medium
- Painting)signed and dated 1979 (on the reverse)glass microspheres and acrylic on canvas
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
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