Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Kazuo Shiraga. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Kazuo Shiraga's 1964 painting, Untitled, is an oil on canvas work characterized by thick, textured brushstrokes and a vibrant color palette.
Technique & Style
The painting features impasto techniques, with paint applied heavily to create a rough, three-dimensional texture. Shiraga's unconventional method of applying paint with his feet is evident in the dynamic, expressive strokes.
Subject & Meaning
The work is an abstract composition, comprising swirling, non-representational forms in warm red and orange tones, inviting the viewer to engage with its emotive, gestural qualities.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, exemplifying Shiraga's contribution to the abstract expressionist movement as a member of the Gutai Art Association.
Artist & collection
Artist
Kazuo Shiraga (白髪 一雄, Shiraga Kazuo; August 12, 1924 – April 8, 2008) was a Japanese abstract painter and the first-generation member of the postwar artists collective Gutai Art Association (Gutai).
