The Voice of Fire

The Voice of Fire is a large abstract painting created by Canadian artist Barnett Newman in 1967. It features wide horizontal bands of vivid red and orange, contrasted with a black band and a strip of white, emphasizing bold color and simple composition. The artwork explores themes of primal emotion and existence through its striking use of color and form. Despite its minimalist appearance, it invites viewers to interpret its expressive power and to consider how color and shape can evoke deep feelings and ideas without detailed imagery. It’s a notable example of abstract expressionism and color field painting.