MARTIN CANIN

Black Begins, 1976

Oil on Canvas
42 x 80 in
107 x 203 cm

US $ 13,600

This painting stands as a compelling work within the Color Field movement, but also deviates in intriguing ways. Executed with flat black tones, the composition creates an immediate visual tension through its distinct, non-rectangular shape. While most traditional canvases are rectangular, Canin opts for an irregular polygonal shape, setting his work apart structurally from many of his peers. This shape enhances the geometric rigor of the piece, making the viewer conscious of the painting’s form as much as its color.  ...more



  

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