Blue 2 

Georgia O'Keeffe created ‘Blue 2’ with oil on canvas, as part of her series exploring the interplay of color and form. O'Keeffe worked in the United States during a transformative period in art history when artists sought to break away from traditional representation. Her abstract style, characterized by simplified forms and close-up views, challenged established artistic norms and the institutional preferences of the art world. O'Keeffe was a prominent figure in the development of American modernism, which sought to create a distinctly American art, separate from European traditions. Her art reflects the shifting social values of the early 20th century, including the growth of cities, and new ways of representing the female body. Art historians consider sources such as exhibition catalogues, critical reviews, and the artist's statements to understand her work in the context of her contemporaries. By examining the socio-political context and institutional history of the time, we can appreciate the profound influence O'Keeffe had on the art world.