Edge of Red 1983

Warren Rohrer made this painting, Edge of Red, and immediately I’m thinking, how does he do it? It's like Rothko goes minimal. The canvas has a subtle surface, like a memory. There's this gentle fade from pale yellow to a deep red, but what really grabs me is the edge. It’s fuzzy, not quite defined, almost like the color is breathing. You can almost imagine Rohrer, carefully layering thin washes, letting the colors blend and blur, building up this quiet intensity. It’s not about a grand gesture, it’s about small movements. That ragged edge, it’s where the painting really happens. It reminds me of Agnes Martin, but with a warmth and earthiness. Rohrer's not just making an object, he's creating a space for contemplation. It's a reminder that art, like life, is often found in the subtle details, in the edges and transitions, where things aren't quite so clear.