Red Yellow Blue 2000

Ellsworth Kelly made this print called Red Yellow Blue, and what strikes me is how direct it is, color as shape, shape as color. It's a process of reduction, getting down to the bare essentials. Looking closely, the surface has a matte flatness that feels very contemporary. There's no visible brushwork, no texture to distract you. It’s like Kelly wants you to experience the colors without any interference. The red square is especially interesting: it sits at the corner, almost buzzing with energy, like it wants to break free from the neat geometry of the piece. Kelly’s work reminds me a bit of Josef Albers. Both artists were obsessed with color relationships, pushing the boundaries of what a simple square can do. But where Albers is all about subtle shifts and perceptual illusions, Kelly is bolder, more declarative. It's this confidence that makes his work so enduring. It’s a statement, not a question, but it leaves so much open to interpretation.