Untitled
1960
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1960
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows two flat, light-colored wooden shapes. One is a pale tan rectangle, the other a cream-colored triangle. They sit side by side, slightly overlapping near the bottom. The surfaces look smooth, with no clear details or texture—just solid, muted colors. The simplicity here is the point. No people, no action, just shapes and color. It’s more about how you see it than what it shows. Want to see more work like this? Check out Hélio Oiticica.