The Other Side of Green captures the multisensory and experimental quality of Eric Orr’s portfolio and overall style. Thematically, the high contrast principle of the piece and its mixed media configuration corresponds with Orr’s manipulation of line, space, and texture. There is a pattern of framing incorporated within the painting that structures itself as a directional guide. As you take a closer look, notice how the striking gold border unexpectedly diverts your attention away from its vibrancy, past the secondary teal border and asymmetrical deep-red line, and rather redirects it towards a darkened center.

Orr’s legacy is intrinsically tied to his contribution to the SoCal Light and Space movement of the 1960s art scene. The movement insisted on an intense exploration of minimalism and abstraction, attempting to bend the bounds of perception. Orr combines these notions with his own skillset and unique material composition to produce The Other Side of Green. This voided configuration of an artwork resembles a familiarity of snapshots, memories, and inward reflection. The artwork is thus transcended from a painting to an interactive piece as the audience gazes past the linework and engages with the contemplative subject.

Description written by Natalie Lavezzari, 2025.