Untitled
2014
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2014
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks like a swirling mix of colors and shapes. Big blobs of dark blue, green, and purple float in a sea of lighter, wavy lines. Some shapes have two black dots for eyes, giving them a face-like look. The colors blend together like melted crayons, with soft edges and no clear borders. The artist used ink and solvent to create this messy, dreamy effect. It’s hard to tell what anything is—maybe faces, maybe clouds, maybe something else entirely. If you like this style, check out Kerstin Brätsch.