Bleu-Vert-Jaune-Orange 1954

"Bleu-Vert-Jaune-Orange" (1954) by Francois Morellet is a minimalist artwork composed of a grid of evenly spaced circles in primary colors. The simple design, featuring blue, green, yellow, and orange circles against a white background, exemplifies Morellet's exploration of geometric forms and color relationships. This work is a prime example of his signature style, where basic visual elements are utilized to create a harmonious yet striking composition. This artwork embodies a key concept in Minimalism, where the artist seeks to reduce forms to their simplest essence, letting the pure visual experience speak for itself.