1966
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1966 oil by Ay-O, held at Museum of Modern Art.
You see a mix of oil, sponge, and paper on canvas in this painting. It's interesting because Ay-O used everyday materials in a unique way. The combination of textures and colors is what makes this work stand out, with the sponge and paper adding a rough, layered feel to the smooth oil paint. Check out the technique of impasto to learn more about how artists use thick layers of material.
Takao Iijima (born 19 May 1931), better known by his art name Ay-O (靉嘔 Ai Ō), is a Japanese avant-garde visual and performance artist who has been associated with Fluxus since its international beginnings in the 1960s.
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