Physichromie No. 326 by Carlos Cruz-Diez

Physichromie No. 326 1967

carloscruzdiez

Museum Ludwig, Cologne, Germany

natural stone pattern

abstract expressionism

abstract painting

geometric pattern

abstract pattern

rectangle

minimal pattern

organic pattern

line

abstract art

layered pattern

organic texture

"Physichromie No. 326" is a 1967 work by Venezuelan kinetic artist Carlos Cruz-Diez, housed in the Museum Ludwig in Cologne, Germany. This piece is a prime example of Cruz-Diez's signature "Physichromie" series, which explores the relationship between color and perception. The artwork consists of six squares, each filled with a different color gradient achieved through thin vertical lines. The viewer's perception of these gradients is impacted by how they stand, the lighting of the gallery, and their individual visual experience. This piece embodies Cruz-Diez's belief that color is a dynamic element, constantly changing based on surrounding variables.