The Lyrical Abstraction of Howard Mehring Howard Mehring, a pivotal figure in the Washington Color School movement, stands as a testament to the power of pure color and its ability to evoke profound emotional responses. Though often overshadowed by his more celebrated contemporaries like Morris Louis and Kenneth Noland, Mehring’s contributions to Abstract Expressionism – specifically his pioneering stain painting techniques – are undeniably significant. Born in 1930, Mehring's artistic journey unfolded against a backdrop of post-war American optimism and the burgeoning exploration of non-rep…