Untitled

Untitled

Ernst Caramelle

2000

paint

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows two big brown shapes on a yellow background. The shapes look like walls or doors cut into a room, with a small square cutout in the left shape. The floor is a darker brown, and the edges are uneven, like something hand-cut. The artist used sun-faded paper, so the colors look worn and soft. It’s simple but makes you think about how shapes and light play together. Check out the artist Ernst Caramelle to see how he works with color and form.

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