“Compression to Purple” is an abstract artwork created in 1965 by the artist Max Bill, who was a prominent figure in the Concretism art movement. The artwork displays a diamond-shaped canvas predominantly filled with a vibrant yellow color. A vertical, narrow band traverses the center of the canvas, featuring a gradient that transitions from a pale yellow to a subtle green and pink hue. The sharp geometric form and the interplay of colors underscore the tenets of Concretism, which emphasizes pure abstract art and the manipulation of basic visual elements such as shape and color. The composition’s precision and minimalism are hallmarks of Bill’s artistic approach, aligning with the movement’s principles of clarity, order, and harmony in visual expression.
