Untitled
1994
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1994
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks like a mix of shapes and colors smashed together. You’ve got a giant green and orange figure standing, with what looks like a bicycle wheel for a head. Nearby, a yellow pole leans against a wall, and a small person sits on a stool holding a hat. The background is a wild mix of reds, purples, and yellows—like someone splashed paint everywhere. The artist glued paper, paint, and maybe even bits of fabric to make it. That’s called collage. The colors and shapes don’t quite match up, which makes it feel a little chaotic but also fun. Check out Elizabeth Murray to see more of her wild, mixed-up work.
