Study for Aviation. Evolution of Forms Under Aerodynamic Limitations (Newark Airport Mural) 1936

Arshile Gorky's 1936 abstract oil painting *Study for Aviation. Evolution of Forms Under Aerodynamic Limitations (Newark Airport Mural)* captures the dynamism of flight. It features a red, white, and gray color scheme, reminiscent of the American flag, and a composition of fragmented, geometric forms suggestive of airplane parts or streamlined bodies. This study served as preparatory work for a larger mural Gorky planned for Newark Airport, a project ultimately left unfinished. Gorky's interest in the advancements of modern technology is evident in this piece. The painting exemplifies the artist's transition from his earlier biomorphic style towards a more geometric abstract approach influenced by Cubism.