Untitled 1965

This untitled box sculpture by Donald Judd is made with galvanized iron and Plexiglas. Isn’t it funny how the simplest forms can be so complex? I’m thinking about Judd methodically building this work, cutting and joining and placing. I bet he enjoyed working with galvanized iron because it has a rough, ready-made texture. It's a way of bringing the outside world into the gallery, like a pre-fab painting. And then there is that mysterious sheet of Plexiglas on top, acting like a mirror and reflecting what's around it. In this way, Judd is playing with depth and perception, and really making you think about the here and now, the specific space you are occupying. Artists like Judd make a space for the viewer to bring their experiences and thoughts to the artwork. This is how art lives on!