Ellsworth Kelly at Matthew Marks Gallery

Strong shadows and angular forms in photos of barns and rural architecture shot between the 50s and early 80s by Ellsworth Kelly bear a striking resemblance to the abstract shapes of the artist’s paintings, offering what feels like a peek at the artist’s real-world inspirations. (At Matthew Marks Gallery in Chelsea through April 30th).

Ellsworth Kelly, Barn, Southampton, gelatin silver print, 8 ½ x 13 inches, 1968.
Ellsworth Kelly, Barn, Southampton, gelatin silver print, 8 ½ x 13 inches, 1968.