Untitled
1996
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1996
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a messy room with odd shapes. A bed sits in the corner, covered in a greenish blanket. A person’s head peeks out from under it, eyes closed. Above them, a dresser has a mirror and a lamp. The colors are mostly dark blues and greens, with a few bright spots. Lines are thick and wobbly, like they were drawn fast. The artist used loose, uneven strokes to make everything look slightly off-kilter. It feels like the room is tilting. The colors don’t match real life—they’re more like a dream. Check out Elizabeth Murray for more work like this.