Untitled
2021
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2021
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows three tall panels side by side. The middle panel has a person standing in a dim room, their face blurred but hands pressed together. The two outer panels are bright with plants: one has a green leafy branch and a peach-colored flower, the other a white flower on a bare stem. The colors are soft but the textures look rough, like layers of paint and ink. The person’s face is hidden, but their posture feels quiet and thoughtful. The flowers and leaves seem to glow against the dark background, almost like they’re lit from behind. Look up watercolor, glazing to see how artists build up light this way.