The Islands by Agnes Martin

Twelve rectangles float in a pale sea. Agnes Martin's 'The Islands' is a study in quiet arrangement. The softest of grids holds the composition together, almost invisible, like a whisper of structure beneath the surface. The rectangles vary in hue, each a subtle shift from the next. Some lean toward ochre, others toward cobalt, but all are muted, as if seen through mist. Their edges blur into the background, resisting definition. The hand-drawn lines waver slightly, betraying the artist's touch. This poster suits a study or bedroom, where its gentle rhythms reward close looking. The restrained palette blends with most schemes, while the grid provides visual order.