Untitled
1987
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1987
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is mostly red and yellow. The red is thick and uneven, with streaks and drips that look like they were slapped or poured on. The yellow parts have rough, textured patches, almost like wet mud or dried splatters. There’s no clear shape—just bold, messy colors clashing together. The way the paint is layered makes it look almost violent, like it was done in one fast, raw motion. The thick red suggests the artist might have used a technique where paint is built up heavily. Look up impasto next to see how artists use thick paint like this.