Untitled

Untitled

Elizabeth Murray

2005

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a wild mix of shapes and colors. Bright blocks of yellow, blue, and purple collide with jagged lines and odd figures—some look like people, others like abstract blobs. The edges are uneven, almost like the canvas was cut and rearranged. Orange and green borders frame the chaos, while tiny details hide in the swirls and overlaps. The artist used thick paint to create a textured surface, making some areas pop out. It’s less about realistic forms and more about bold energy. Next, check out impasto to see how thick paint can change a painting’s look.

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