“Micro-Painting,” created by Gene Davis in 1968, is an abstract artwork that exemplifies the Hard Edge Painting movement. This piece features a pronounced use of sharp color delineation and geometric simplicity.
The artwork consists of a small canvas with a singular green dot centrally positioned on a beige background. The precision in the placement and the stark contrast between the green and beige emphasizes Davis’s commitment to the Hard Edge Painting style, which prioritizes crisp transitions and pure color application. The minimalistic approach and the small scale of the piece invite viewers to focus intently on the subtleties of color and composition.
