
Badminton
1962
Two red figured forms engage in an animated game across a pale green court, rendered with characteristic economy of line and form. The composition captures a moment of leisure and movement, with the figures silhouetted against a landscape defined by bold gestural marks in blue, black, and green. Avery's mature style distills the scene to essential elements, using warm and cool tones to suggest both the intimacy of the game and the expansive natural setting that surrounds it. The work exemplifies his approach to figuration and color abstraction, where representational subjects become vehicles for exploring spatial relationships and chromatic harmony. Created in 1962, the painting reflects Avery's continued engagement with modernist reduction while maintaining a lyrical, accessible sensibility.
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Gallery · Victoria Miro Gallery
Notes
Victoria Miro, Frieze New York 2026, Booth A07, May 13–17, 2026.
For Sale — $650000
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