“Alpha Upsilon” is an abstract artwork created by Morris Louis in 1960. The piece belongs to the “Unfurled” series and is executed using magna on canvas. Falling under the Color Field Painting movement, the artwork exemplifies the artist’s exploration of vivid color and expansive compositional space.
In “Alpha Upsilon,” Louis employs a minimalist approach, allowing colorful, linear forms to cascade from the upper corners toward the center of the canvas, creating a sense of movement and dynamism. The central area of the canvas remains largely untouched, accentuating the contrast and enhancing the vibrancy of the colors used. The composition of the artwork reflects a harmonious balance between the stark white space and the vibrant streaks of color, characteristic of the abstract genre and the Color Field Painting movement.
