The artwork entitled “Special №21” is a creation by the renowned artist Georgia O’Keeffe, who is affiliated with the Precisionism art movement. The genre of this piece is abstract, which indicates that it does not endeavor to represent external reality, but rather uses shapes, colors, forms, and gestural marks to achieve its effect.
In the artwork, there is a vivid array of colors, predominantly featuring shades of orange, red, and bits of blue. The composition is dominated by curved forms and undulating shapes that suggest a fluid and organic essence. The warm colors crescendo into a bright, fiery orange at the center, suggestive of a glowing light or sun, which then cools down into darker tones and a deep red that borders the orange. This central form is rimmed by a row of round, cloud-like shapes in a darker red hue, adding contrast and depth to the composition.
The forms in the artwork are abstract; however, they retain a sense of precision and definition characteristic of the Precisionism movement, without any apparent representation of the natural world. The smooth blending of the colors creates a sense of movement and the interplay between the shapes and colors generates a rhythm that is almost musical in nature. The artwork’s abstract nature leaves it open to interpretation, inviting viewers to project their own emotions and thoughts onto the canvas.
