The artwork, titled “Eggactly,” was created by Senga Nengudi in 1996 and belongs to the Post-Minimalism art movement. This piece is classified as an installation.
“Eggactly” is an installation that immediately draws attention with its dynamic and complex composition. The central element is a semi-translucent blue plastic material, intricately draped and covering a canvas or substrate. Through the plastic, one can observe a vivid interplay of colors, particularly a prominent orange and white area that perhaps symbolizes the yolk and albumen of an egg, aligning with the title of the artwork. The blue plastic, with various textures and folds, adds depth and a sense of movement to the piece, creating an ethereal effect. The careful positioning of the plastic, combined with the striking colors beneath it, invites the viewer to contemplate the relationship between the materials and the underlying themes of fragility, transparency, and transformation.
