Untitled
1965
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1965
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks like a rough sketch with lots of scribbles. The top half has tangled black lines mixed with red streaks, almost like a mess of wires or branches. Below, a pale figure stands with arms raised, dressed in a simple outfit with a pinkish splotch at the bottom. The background is split into pink and orange bands, giving it a strange, divided feel. The artist used loose, fast strokes—some areas are barely there, while others pop with color. The red and blue marks feel urgent, like they were added quickly. The signature in the corner says "Guillermo Núñez, 1965." If you like this style, check out more by Guillermo Núñez.
