Diagonal with Curve IX 1979

Ellsworth Kelly made this "Diagonal with Curve IX" sometime in his career, using I'm guessing, paint on canvas or wood. I love how Kelly commits to simplicity, embracing a kind of "what you see is what you see" approach. Look at the surface. It's so smooth and uniform, almost like it was machine-made. But that's the trick, isn't it? Kelly's hand is present in the careful application of paint, in the subtle variations of tone that create depth and dimension. It's a reminder that even the most minimalist forms can be rich with feeling. Think about how this piece plays with space and perception. The diagonal cut challenges our sense of balance, while the curve adds a touch of organic grace. It's like a conversation between geometry and nature, between control and spontaneity. It makes me think a little of Carmen Herrera, another artist who embraced hard-edged abstraction with a similar sense of rigor and playfulness. Art's just an ongoing game of visual call and response anyway, right?