Untitled
1982
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1982
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a tangled mess of sharp, wire-like lines bursting outward from a dark center. The lines twist and overlap, creating a web of gray, white, and faint greenish shapes. The background is a flat, warm brown color, making the lines stand out even more. The artist used a soft, sketchy style—almost like scribbles—without clear edges. The lines look rough and uneven, as if they were drawn quickly or with deliberate chaos. Want to see more work like this? Check out Lee Bontecou.
