1947-Y-No. 2

"1947-Y-No. 2" by Clyfford Still exemplifies his pioneering role in Abstract expressionism. Created in the immediate post-World War II era, the painting reflects Still's transition from representational art to pure Abstract forms, a process he began between 1938 and 1942, prior to many of his contemporaries. Utilizing Oil paints, Still employs bold, textured strokes and layered fields of color to evoke raw emotion and universal themes. This work exemplifies his powerful, non-representational style, making him a key figure and pioneer in the development of Abstract expressionism.