Accession Number2009/2.12
TitleShift, Orange and Green
Artist(s)Julian StanczakArtist NationalityAmerican (North American)Object Creation Date1991Medium & Supportacrylic on canvas and woodDimensions 14 7/16 in x 14 7/16 in x 1 3/10 in (36.67 cm x 36.67 cm x 3.33 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Julian StanczakSubject matterThis abstract painting is an example of Op Art where the artist uses a repetition of geometric shapes and contrasting colors to create visual effects such as foreground-background confusion and ambiguous depth perception. Julian Stanczak was a student of Josef Albers, a painter who studied the perceptual qualities of color and the visual effects when various colors are combined
Physical DescriptionThis is a square painting with skinny vertical lines of green on a background of red. There are two square forms in the center, each with a diagonal line from the upper left to lower right corners. One square is created by a pinkish, purple line and the other is created by a reddish orange line.
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Keywords
line spacing
squares (geometric figures)
stripes