On view through 2026

The design and color of Negative Space are inspired by the American flag. Here, red, white, and blue are met with their complementary colors: green, black, and orange. Complementary colors are found opposite of each other on the color wheel. When used together, the colors work to both enhance and contrast each other. 

The number of flags corresponds to the 13 original colonies of the United States. Odili Donald Odita chose to engage with color theory to thoughtfully examine the crisis of immigration, the separation of migrant families, and the current state of naturalization in the United States. The artist believes that much like the unison of complementary colors, the integration of different countries, nationalities, and races can enhance and complement one another.