The artwork known as “Micro-Painting” by Gene Davis was created in 1968 and belongs to the Hard Edge Painting movement. This piece is categorized within the abstract genre.
The artwork is characterized by its minimalist approach, featuring a small rectangular canvas painted in a solid, muted peach color. At the center of this monochromatic field is a single, precisely rendered green dot, which draws the viewer’s focus and contrasts sharply with the surrounding color. The simplicity and precision of the composition exemplify the principles of the Hard Edge Painting movement, emphasizing clean lines, distinct edges, and uniform surfaces. The piece’s abstract nature invites contemplation on the use of color, space, and form in its most fundamental expressions.
