4 rythmes interférents en formant un carré 1972

Francois Morellet made this artwork, called 4 rythmes interférents en formant un carré, out of neon light. I can imagine Morellet carefully considering each line, each corner, each pulse of light as he assembled this piece. It’s a bit like drawing with electricity. The lines of light feel precise, but the slight variations in color create a warm sort of vibration. It's so minimal, and yet it shimmers with energy. I think he's asking us to see the square in a new way. A pure form, outlined in the glow of neon. Thinking about geometric shapes calls to mind Sol Lewitt's structures, and the minimalist movement, but there's something about the warmth of the color that also makes me think of Dan Flavin’s fluorescent light sculptures. All these artists keep playing with us. They ask us, what is a painting? What is sculpture? Can light be both? Artists are always pushing boundaries.