Split Ring Image 2008

"Split Ring Image" is a 2008 work by American minimalist artist Robert Mangold. The piece features a single ring bisected into a yellow and a teal half, each section filled with subtle variations of color and containing overlapping black curves. The artwork evokes a sense of balance and symmetry, while the curves create a feeling of movement and tension. Mangold's work is renowned for its exploration of geometric form and the relationship between color, line, and space. This piece is characteristic of his mature style, which blends abstract forms with a subtle, yet visually captivating, use of color.