Untitled
1983
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1983
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is a mix of bold black letters and loose, sketchy lines. The word "STAR" stands out in the center, with jagged edges and rough strokes. Around it are smaller drawings of chairs, ladders, and tools, all in gray and white. The background is mostly plain, but some areas have thick, dark paint. The letters aren’t perfectly smooth—they look hand-drawn and slightly messy. The smaller sketches seem like quick, rough ideas, almost like doodles. If you like this style, check out Chryssa (Vardea-Mavromichali) (1933-2013).