Agnes Martin (1912–2004), born in Macklin, Saskatchewan, Canada, was an influential painter often associated with the American Abstract Expressionists but whose work also resonates with the minimalist movement. Martin is best known for her subtle grid and stripe compositions that embody her commitment to expressing emotional states and perceptions through art. Her work, primarily in pencil, ink, and acrylic washes on large square canvases, emphasizes simplicity, precision, and the emotive power of subtle variations in color and form. Martin's art is a meditative process, reflecting her deep interest in Eastern philosophy and her belief in the transformative power of art.
