Pure Energy, I 1958

"Pure Energy, I" is a 1958 work by German artist Otto Piene. The piece is a minimalist abstract painting, with a dominant yellow field overlaid with a subtle pattern of tiny dots, suggestive of a grid. The work reflects Piene's interest in light and movement, anticipating his later work with light and kinetic sculptures. The work's simplicity and vibrancy suggest the dynamism of light and energy.