Radius 1993

"Radius," a 1993 work by American abstract artist Helen Frankenthaler, is a vibrant example of her "soak-stain" technique, a style she developed in the 1950s. Characterized by the use of thinned oil paints that are allowed to soak into the canvas, this method creates a unique luminosity and ethereal quality, visible in the interplay of rich green hues, hints of gold, and subtle pink accents that blend seamlessly. The swirling abstract forms and flowing lines are characteristic of Frankenthaler's artistic approach, which emphasizes gesture and spontaneity.