Green Blue 1968

Ellsworth Kelly’s sculpture "Green Blue" stands as a bold declaration in the language of abstraction. Kelly, who served in WWII, sought to create art free of conflict. He once noted a drive to make things "as objects, pure things in themselves.” “Green Blue” uses simple geometric forms and striking color contrasts to engage viewers in a pure visual experience. It reflects a desire to detach from traditional representation, thus offering a direct emotional encounter. The sculpture creates a space for individual interpretation and feeling. What does it mean to reduce form to its most elemental state and color to its most vibrant? Kelly invites us to reconsider how we perceive the world. Rather than mirroring reality, it seeks to alter our sensory experience of it. The sculpture is an invitation to embrace simplicity, to see the power in pure form and color. It’s a space for contemplation, a moment to pause and let color and form speak directly to your senses.