The artwork, titled “What Color, How to Make,” was created by Richard Tuttle in 1967. It belongs to the Abstract Expressionism and Minimalism art movements and is categorized within the abstract genre.
The artwork, displayed on what appears to be a simple sheet of paper, features an ostensibly minimalistic approach, reflective of the Minimalism movement. Dominated by a light, off-white background, the focus rests on three distinct vertical swatches of color, arranged prominently near the center. These swatches, rendered in watercolor or ink, include hues of green, orange, and red, each slightly varying in saturation and tone. The green swatch lies to the left, followed by a central orange, and then a red swatch to the right. The strokes are neither uniform nor rigid; instead, they possess a fluid, irregular quality, imbued with subtle texture and transparency that evoke a sense of spontaneity. The artwork emanates an understated yet potent visual impact, arising from its uncomplicated composition and the deliberate interplay of colors.
