Morning Fan 1971

Judy Chicago made ‘Morning Fan’ at some point in her career with a very soft focus. The colors are pastel and hazy like a memory. It’s almost as if Chicago is working like a printer, spraying the colors through stencils to get that blurred effect, which gives the piece its dreamy quality. The blocks of color, mostly pinks, yellows, and blues, feel like they're breathing. Look closely and you can almost see the layers of color building up, one gentle spray at a time. It feels both precise and totally open, like the process itself is a kind of meditation. Notice how there are no hard edges here, just a soft merging of tones, like a Rothko painting but with a grid. This piece reminds me of Agnes Martin, with her quiet, repetitive lines and subtle color shifts. But Chicago brings a warmth and sensuality that’s all her own. Ultimately, ‘Morning Fan’ is an invitation to slow down, breathe deep, and let the colors wash over you. Art, like a good morning, is all about embracing the possibilities, right?