Ambi II 1959

Morris Louis's "Ambi II" (1959) is a vibrant and abstract painting characterized by the artist's signature "Veil" technique, which involved pouring thinned acrylic paint onto unprimed canvas. The resulting work features a mesmerizing array of cascading colors, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. The black vertical lines at the bottom of the canvas serve as a grounding element, anchoring the vibrant hues and highlighting the fluidity of the paint. The "Veil" paintings, a key part of the Washington Color School movement, challenged traditional painting techniques and championed the exploration of color and form as fundamental elements of artistic expression.