Untitled
1982
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1982
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is a wild mix of bold colors and shapes. Big leaves in yellow and green sit next to swirling flowers in black and white. The background is full of patterns—checkerboards, dots, and stripes—all in bright blues, purples, and oranges. It feels like a busy garden exploded onto the canvas. The artist used a simple tool: screenprinting. That’s why the lines and colors look so clean and sharp, like a stencil. The patterns don’t match up perfectly, which makes it feel lively and a little messy. Check out Joyce Kozloff’s other work next.