The artwork “Approach,” created by Morris Louis in 1962, is rendered in acrylic on canvas and belongs to the Color Field Painting movement. This abstract piece is part of the “Stripe” series and measures 211.45 x 71.12 cm. It is currently housed in the Phillips Collection in Washington, DC, US.
The artwork features a vertical arrangement of colorful stripes positioned against a neutral white background. The stripes, varying in hues such as yellow, green, blue, purple, and black, are stacked closely together on the left side of the canvas, creating a striking contrast with the expansive white space that dominates the rest of the piece. This juxtaposition accentuates the vividness of the colors and draws the viewer’s eye to the left, creating a dynamic sense of balance and harmony within the composition. The simplicity and elegance of the stripes epitomize the essence of abstract expressionism, highlighting Louis’s masterful control of color and form.
