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Ólafur Elíasson — Color experiment No. 3
Ólafur Elíasson

Color experiment No. 3

A luminous field of shifting color gradients dissolves across the canvas, evoking Eliasson's enduring fascination with perception, light, and the mechanics of human vision. Rich, saturated hues blend and transition with scientific precision, inviting the viewer to question the subjectivity of color experience. The work bridges the realms of art and natural phenomena, reflecting Eliasson's trademark exploration of how we construct our understanding of the world through sensory engagement.

Medium
oil on canvas, laid on board

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 15, 2015

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Ólafur Elíasson, Color experiment No. 3

A luminous field of shifting color gradients dissolves across the canvas, evoking Eliasson's enduring fascination with perception, light, and the mechanics of human vision. Rich, saturated hues blend and transition with scientific precision, inviting the viewer to question the subjectivity of color experience. The work bridges the realms of art and natural phenomena, reflecting Eliasson's trademark exploration of how we construct our understanding of the world through sensory engagement.

Medium
oil on canvas, laid on board
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Analytical Mood, Abstract Art, Danish-Icelandic Artist, Experimental Style, 20th Century, Minimalist, Male Artist, Experimental Art, Contemporary Artist, Abstract Expressionism, Color Field, Geometric Abstraction, Late 20th Century, Scientific Exploration, Warm Tones, Abstract, Scientific Experimentation, Vibrant Colors, Mounted On Board, Oil on Canvas

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