The artwork “Study for Rebound” by Ellsworth Kelly, created in 1955, is an exemplar of the Hard Edge Painting movement and falls under the abstract genre.
“Study for Rebound” features a composition of two black shapes symmetrically positioned against a white background. These shapes are almost leaf-like in form, curving inward towards one another, but they do not meet, leaving a narrow strip of white space between them. The stark contrast between the black forms and the white background creates a striking visual impact, characteristic of Hard Edge Painting, which focuses on sharp delineations of color and form. The simplicity and precision of the shapes reflect an abstract aesthetic that emphasizes purity of form and color.
