1961 Oil Painting by Ingrid Uldahl

In this oil painting, artist Ingrid Uldahl has brought together an explosion of vivid reds and oranges to create a bold statement. These warm, expressive marks provide a sharp contrast to the minimal background of subtler, cool tones.

The striking composition is structured by a number of parallel and diagonal lines, and through their repetition, the artist has created a feeling of animation and energy as they cascade across the canvas. Among the intertwining red and orange brushwork, we see how the artist has built a series of shapes formed in the negative spaces found in between the diagonal lines. These shapes add depth to the painting and provide balance to the overall composition.