Untitled
2003
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2003
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks like a messy, colorful explosion. Big blobs of red, yellow, and gray sit on a yellow border. Some shapes look like clouds or maybe faces. The paint is thick in spots, thin in others. It feels raw and quick, not polished. The artist used watercolor and gouache—soft, wet paint. The colors mix in weird ways, like they were slapped on fast. No clear picture here, just bold strokes and bright patches. If you like this loose, paint-heavy style, check out Jules Olitski.