Black Spot
Work on paper, floating mount in custom wooden frame • Identified as Rick Hayward based on the signature in the lower right corner
Style & Movement
Minimalism / Conceptual Art
Medium & Technique
Ink or acrylic on paper; hard-edge geometric application
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (inscribed '94)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 11 x 14 inches (paper), Portrait format
Subject Description
A single, solid black circular dot centered on a white rectangular field. The composition explores themes of void, focus, and the reduction of visual language to a singular point.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; visible adhesive marks or tabs in corners from mounting
Estimated Market Value
$500 - $1,500
Auction Estimate
$300 - $800
Provenance History
Likely private collection; signature 'Rick Hayward '94' suggests primary market acquisition or studio origin
Art Historical Significance
Representative of mid-to-late 20th-century minimalist trends that sought to strip away narrative and representational content to focus on pure form and the viewer's phenomenological experience.
Notable Features
Hand-signed and dated '94 in the lower right; unique rustic wooden box frame that provides a physical contrast to the clean, digital-looking aesthetic of the artwork.
Condition Issues
Visible mounting tape/hinges in all four corners of the paper; possible slight yellowing of the paper stock consistent with age.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional archival re-mounting using acid-free materials and reversible hinges; UV-protective glass to prevent further paper discoloration.