Untitled
1985
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1985
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a huge, exaggerated mouth with thick, uneven lines. The lips are dark brown and slightly open, with jagged teeth inside. The background looks like rough, messy strokes in black, white, and a little gold, almost like a stormy sky or tangled hair. The brushstrokes are thick and messy, almost like scribbles. It’s not a smooth finish—it looks like the artist layered different materials on top of each other. If you like this style, check out the artist Gregory Amenoff.