Donald Judd’s goal was to create artist sculptures that involved real materials in real space. The majority of his works involved geometric shapes, nothing organic. He would take these geometric shapes that he puts forth on a wall. Finally he leaned more toward freestanding sculptures. When working he kept in mind that he wanted everyday shapes and nothing that made the eye think. A lot of his works also are untitled which makes this artist a little different from some. The style Judd focused on was minimalism. Even though all of his work was very simple, it did not focus on the terms of geometry and the nature of mathematics. This is what let him to unlike the people who didn’t like his simplicity. His main goal behind is work is to balance out the space that is occupied by the objects.
A work that has stood out to me is also “Untitled” made in 1989 and created out of aluminum that is painted. The color of the paint is strictly made out of primary colors. Where this piece is placed also helps this piece. The reason behind this is because it is very contrasting with the tall surrounding megaliths in midtown Manhattan. This form is also visible through to large atrium roof that is above the form. This sculpture shows juxtaposition and he takes advantage of this to create what he describes as romantic and mood elevating to the audience.
Other works:
“Untitled” 1975 made out of concrete.
“Unititled” made of industrial reflective surfaces that reflect back the space that surrounds it.
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