Broken Color: Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow, Ultramarine Blue 1978

Marcia Hafif's 1978 painting "Broken Color: Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow, Ultramarine Blue" is a minimalist work that uses color as its central theme. Hafif, known for her exploration of color, created an abstract composition that reflects the spectrum of the color red, a range from the vibrant crimson of cadmium red to the subtle purple hues of ultramarine blue. The artist's use of color is both structured and freeform, as she creates a visually interesting interplay of color and form. This artwork embodies the essence of abstract art, inviting viewers to engage with the visual language of color without representation.