A Square With Colors Superimposed Within a Border 1991

I can imagine Sol LeWitt making this, carefully planning how the orange square sits within the green and white border. It's interesting, right? The orange square isn't trying to trick you into thinking it's anything other than what it is: a flat colour within a square. I love the color combination and the way these colours create something that feels almost like a logo. You can feel the hand in the drawing and planning, even though it's so simple. It’s like he's saying, "Here it is, take it or leave it." That simplicity is powerful, and it makes you think about what else painting can be, or what it can do. It's a conversation with other art.