Black Ripe 1955

"Black Ripe" is a 1955 artwork by Ellsworth Kelly, a prominent American artist known for his abstract, minimalist works. This piece embodies his signature style, utilizing a single black shape against a stark white background. Kelly’s abstract art often explores the interplay of form and color, emphasizing simplicity and pure visual impact. The organic, undulating form of “Black Ripe” draws the viewer's eye, inviting contemplation of its shape and the negative space it occupies.