Sixth Station 1962

Barnett Newman’s *Sixth Station* is a striking example of Color Field painting from 1962. This abstract painting features a single vertical black stripe bisecting the canvas, leaving vast expanses of unmodulated cream color on either side. The artwork is characteristic of Newman's “zip” paintings, where a single bold line divides the picture plane. Newman believed that the black line, or "zip," provided an interruption in the space of the canvas, encouraging viewers to contemplate the negative space and the power of color. The simplicity of *Sixth Station* exemplifies Newman's interest in the transformative potential of abstract art to evoke profound emotions and engage viewers on a spiritual level.