Kelly was an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is considered to be one of the most influential abstract artists of the 20th century. He is best known for his abstract geometric paintings (which he called “panels”) that explore the relationships between shape, color, and form.
Ellsworth Kelly (May 31, 1923 – December 27, 2015) was an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker associated with hard-edge painting, Color field painting and minimalism. His works demonstrate unassuming techniques emphasizing line, color and form, similar to the work of John McLaughlin and Kenneth Noland. Kelly often employed bright colors. He lived and worked in Spencertown, New York.
