Air & Water 1982

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Brice Marden's 1982 painting "Air & Water" is a minimalist work characterized by its stark simplicity. The painting is divided horizontally into two sections, the upper being a vibrant yellow and the lower a deep blue. This simple composition, evocative of air and water, allows the viewer to focus on the interplay of color and the abstract forms created by the two fields. Marden, known for his abstract paintings, utilizes these contrasting colors to create a sense of depth and tension, inviting contemplation on the elemental relationship between air and water.