Omicron VII 1961

Alexander Liberman made this painting, Omicron VII, with shapes that feel both precise and playful. Look at the color choices—red, yellow, and blue, right? It’s like he's thinking about the basics, but also setting up a kind of optical game. The surface of the painting seems smooth, like he’s hiding the process. But I bet there were many layers and decisions to get those colors so bold and those edges so clean. See how the black circles sit inside the colored ones? They almost float. This hard-edged style makes me think of other artists, like Ellsworth Kelly, who also played with simple forms to create powerful visual experiences. It's a reminder that art doesn't always have to be complicated to be interesting. Sometimes, it's about seeing what you can do with just a few simple moves.