“The Gremlins,” an oil painting by Norman Lewis created in 1961, falls under the art movement known as Abstract Expressionism. The artwork, which measures 127 x 162 cm, is characterized by its abstract genre.
The artwork features a muted earthy palette predominantly comprising shades of brown and beige, providing a subtle yet textured backdrop. Scattered across the canvas are clusters of small, varied shapes that suggest abstract forms, each arranged in a seemingly haphazard yet deliberate manner. Among these forms, a contrasting white, cloud-like formation occupies a significant portion of the composition, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. The overall composition evokes a sense of movement and spontaneity, hallmark traits of the Abstract Expressionist movement.
