“Caress,” an abstract artwork created by Sean Scully in 1987, is a distinguished example of the Neo-Minimalism movement. The composition predominantly features geometric forms and a restrained color palette typical of the genre.
The artwork is characterized by a large, vertical dark green stripe that bisects the canvas’s vertical axis. Central to the composition is a smaller rectangular section delineated into two horizontal bands; the upper band is painted in a muted blue-gray hue, while the lower band is a rich terracotta red. The clean edges of these shapes are juxtaposed against the off-white background that occupies the remaining space, creating a visual interplay between the central elements and their spatial context. The simplicity and precision of the forms, combined with the subtle interplay of colors, embody the essence of abstract expression inherent in Neo-Minimalist art.
