Of Yellow 9 1994

Warren Rohrer made *Of Yellow 9* with paint, probably oil or acrylic, and a brush, or maybe even a rag. I can imagine Rohrer, methodically layering thin washes of yellow, allowing each coat to dry before applying the next. It’s not about perfection here, but about feeling the texture build up. Look at how the colour is not uniform but has subtle shifts and gradients, creating a sense of depth. It's like he’s trying to capture the essence of light itself. I'm reminded of Agnes Martin, whose work also explores the subtle nuances of colour and texture through repetitive, almost meditative gestures. I think for both artists, the act of painting becomes a way of attuning themselves to the world, revealing beauty in the simplest of forms. These guys weren't afraid to explore the possibilities of abstraction, reminding us that painting is an ongoing conversation, a shared exploration of colour, form, and feeling.