Untitled

About this work

A round, flat painting with colored blocks arranged in a balanced pattern. The shapes are simple—squares and rectangles—painted in red, blue, yellow, gray, and white. They seem to float on a white background, like tiles in a quiet rhythm. Fritz Glarner made art based on a system he called "Relational Painting." He believed colors and shapes should relate to each other like notes in music. This piece, part of a series, uses symmetry and order to create calm. He avoided curves and freehand lines. Everything is measured and precise. The circle shape (called a tondo) makes the balance feel even more centered. The Museum of Modern Art holds this work in its collection.