Untitled
1987
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1987
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks like two big shapes tangled together. One shape has a yellowish face with a red mouth and black lines cutting through it. The other shape is mostly green and blue, with a dark spot where the eyes might be. The colors are soft but messy, like quick scribbles with watery paint. The artist used ink to draw sharp lines over the watercolor, making it feel both loose and controlled. It’s hard to tell what it’s supposed to be—maybe people? Maybe just shapes. If you like this kind of abstract work, check out Franz Hitzler.