Geometric Acrylic Abstract by Mort Lampert

This acrylic painting by Mort Lampert, dated 2002, is structured around a confrontation between rigid geometric forms and fluid textures. The composition is centered on a slightly irregular yellow disc positioned in the upper section when the artwork is viewed vertically. Its lower edge appears to dissolve into a cascade of pigment, blending deep blue, white, and darker tones, creating an impression of melting or effusion. The black background intensifies the contrast, while asymmetrically placed green and blue rectangular shapes frame the scene. The interplay of primary colors (yellow, blue, green) and the opposition between the sharp geometric figures and the organic volatility of the paint produce a balanced and dynamic tension. The work is abstract with geometric influences, recalling elements of Bauhaus or Constructivist experimentation while incorporating the expressive fluidity characteristic of lyrical abstraction. Lampert plays with a dialogue between control and spontaneity: