Synchromy
1914
Morgan Russell shattered the visual field into a vibrant kaleidoscope of geometric shards, swirling around a central, wheel-like form in deep reds, earthy greens, and sunny yellows. Created in 1914, this piece is a prime example of Synchromism, a movement Russell co-founded to prove that color could create form just like music creates emotion. Think of it as a visual symphony where every block of paint is a different note in a chord, competing with the Cubists in Paris by arguing that color, not just shape, was the true star of the show.
- Technique
- Oil painting
- Material
- Oil on canvas