Twined Columns II 1960

"Twined Columns II" (1960) is a vibrant abstract painting by Morris Louis. The piece showcases his signature "Veil" technique, where thin layers of paint are poured onto a canvas, creating a shimmering, translucent effect. This artwork features two vertical bands of saturated color against a white background, evoking a sense of depth and movement. The colors blend and bleed into one another, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shade, characteristic of Louis's Color Field paintings. His work challenged the traditional approaches to painting and contributed significantly to the development of abstract expressionism.