Untitled
1991
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1991
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a single bright yellow dress hanging alone. It’s simple—no face, no background, just the shape of a strapless gown with a flared skirt. The color is flat and even, with no shadows or texture. The artist used a mix of sulfur prints and oil to make this look so clean. It’s like the dress is floating, with no extra details to distract. Check out Jean-Michel Othoniel to see how he plays with color and shape in other works.