Mitología 1961

"Mitología," created in 1961 by Mexican artist Gunther Gerzso, is a quintessential example of abstract art, known for its minimalist and geometric forms. The artwork's composition is characterized by a simple, horizontal division of the canvas, with a dominant, textured teal-green field above a dark, nearly black band. This band is overlaid by a narrow, sand-colored rectangle, suggesting a horizon or a plane of separation. Gerzso's use of muted colors and textured surfaces evokes a sense of depth and mystery, leaving the viewer to interpret the symbolic meaning embedded in the artwork's structure.