Untitled

Untitled

Ernesto Neto

2002

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting looks like a soft, glowing cloud of yellow. The color is bright but not sharp—it blends into a fuzzy, warm shape. There’s a lighter spot in the middle, like a tiny sun hiding behind the haze. The whole thing is made from saffron, a spice that costs a lot and turns food yellow. That’s why the color feels special. Check out Ernesto Neto to see how he uses materials like this in his work.

More by Ernesto Neto

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app