Untitled

Untitled

Amy Sillman

2020

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a wild mix of colors and shapes. Big red blobs sit next to thin black lines, and a few green and purple strokes pop out. Some areas look like they were painted quickly, with brushstrokes still visible, while others blend together smoothly. There’s a small cluster of black dots near the bottom right, almost like a tiny detail in a much bigger scene. The painting feels loose and energetic, like the artist didn’t worry about making everything perfect. The colors clash but also balance each other out, creating a lively, almost chaotic vibe. If you like this style, check out impasto next.

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