Ringaround Arosie 1965

Eva Hesse’s 1965 work "Ringaround Arosie" is a minimalist sculpture that employs a simple yet effective form of layered circles. The work features two circular forms, each with a textured surface that appears to be made of layered paper or cloth, against a textured gray background. The lower circle is outlined in red, highlighting the three-dimensional aspect of the work, drawing attention to the layered construction, and contrasting the circular forms with the background. Hesse’s work is a prime example of Minimalism, which emerged in the 1960s as a reaction to the expressive and emotional aspects of Abstract Expressionism.