Micro-Painting 1968

"Micro-Painting" is a minimalist work by American artist Gene Davis, known for his colorful abstract paintings. The piece, created in 1968, features a predominantly yellow background, with a subtle pink line running horizontally near the top and bottom. This emphasis on flat color and simple shapes aligns with the aesthetics of Color Field painting, which emerged in the 1950s and 1960s. While the piece is small in scale, it showcases Davis's exploration of pure color and its impact on the viewer. This artwork may be an example of his "Micro-Paintings" series from the 1960s, which explored minimalist approaches to color and form.