The artwork titled “Apogee” was created by Morris Louis in 1962. Executed using magna on canvas, this piece is part of the Color Field Painting movement and belongs to Louis’s “Stripe” series. It is an abstract artwork with dimensions measuring 228.6 x 41.9 cm.
“Apogee” features a series of vertical stripes in varying colors. The stripes, which range in hue from vibrant yellows and oranges to deep greens and purples, are applied in a way that suggests fluidity and a meticulous control of line and form. The artist utilizes the magna medium to achieve a smooth, untextured application of color, allowing the hues to interact dynamically on the canvas. The composition, seemingly simple, exudes an inherent complexity and depth, characteristic of Color Field Painting, where color serves as the primary subject and mode of expression.
