The artwork titled “Mirror” by Frank Bowling, created in 1966, is an oil painting on canvas that belongs to the Abstract Expressionism art movement and is of the figurative genre. This masterpiece is exhibited at Tate Modern in London, UK.
In the artwork, a contemporary, vibrant scene is depicted, featuring a dynamic interplay of colors and shapes. A prominent golden spiral staircase occupies the center, drawing the viewer’s attention as it ascends and leads to two figures situated on a raised platform bathed in bright light. The figures are surrounded by abstract and geometric shapes in varying hues of red, orange, yellow, blue, green, and black. The lower section of the painting presents a domestic interior setting with uniquely patterned flooring and colorful furniture which contrasts sharply with the upper section’s abstract nature. The eclectic mixture of organic forms and geometric design elements creates a lively tension within the composition, steering the viewer through a complex visual journey reflective of Abstract Expressionism’s essence.
