Voice Of Fire by Barnett Newman

Three uneven bands of color stretch across the canvas in Voice of Fire. The painting's simplicity demands attention, its boldness impossible to ignore. Newman's work challenges the viewer to find meaning in the stark contrast of colors and the division of space. The central band of red, flanked by two fields of blue, creates a sense of tension and balance. The red band, slightly off-center, draws the eye, its edges uneven and raw. The blue fields, deep and rich, provide a stark contrast to the fiery red, their coolness a counterpoint to the warmth of the central band. This poster brings focus to a study or library, its bold lines and colors a counterpoint to the quiet concentration of such spaces.