Ellsworth Kelly

Born in Newburgh, New York in 1923, Ellsworth Kelly's artistic journey began early, nurtured by his grandmother's introduction to ornithology near the Oradell Reservoir. This childhood fascination with the two and three-color patterns of birds, particularly influenced by John James Audubon, laid a foundational interest in form and color that would define his later work. Though his parents initially favored technical training, Kelly's art teacher encouraged his talent, leadin…