The minimalist art movement emerged in New York in the 1960's in response to the chaotic, painterly style of abstract expressionism. It is characterized by geometric and cubic forms, neutral colours, industrial materials and repetition of shapes. In direct contrast to abstract expressionism, minimalist artists stripped their subject down to its most fundamental features, excluding the pictorial and illusionistic in favour of the literal, and avoided using art as a form of self expression.
When we happened upon American minimalist artist and sculptor Robert Morris, we were in awe of the dark, ghastly mood his work projects. The dark, hard edge of his work combined with the sleek minimalism is something we find completely inspiring!
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