Blue Bird 1978

Gene Davis's "Blue Bird" (1978) is a prime example of his signature style of hard-edge abstraction. The painting features a bold array of vertical stripes in varying shades of blue, green, and tan, arranged against a creamy off-white background. This minimalist composition, characterized by its flatness and geometric forms, embodies Davis's exploration of color and its ability to create visual rhythms and spatial illusions. The work evokes a sense of calm and order, inviting the viewer to contemplate the interplay of colors and lines.