Composition 1975

"Composition," a 1975 work by Jean Degottex, is a minimalist abstract painting showcasing the artist's signature style. The piece features a stark, off-white background adorned with several vertical, gray lines, some flowing down the canvas like drips, and others straight and rigid. The work exemplifies Degottex's exploration of simple, repetitive forms, emphasizing the materiality of paint and its expressive potential. This characteristic style, born from the artist's fascination with both geometric and gestural abstraction, places Degottex's work within the broader Minimalist and Abstract Expressionist movements.