Untitled
2003
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2003
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks like it was quickly drawn on notebook paper. Bold black shapes fill most of the space, with a bright orange square near the center. Yellow lines and splotches add energy, while a few thin white lines cut across the black areas. The colors are flat and bright, not blended. The artist used ink, colored ink, and gouache—paint that’s water-based and often looks matte. The lines feel rough, like they were made fast, maybe even with a pen or brush dipped in paint. Check out gouache to see how this paint works differently from others.