Untitled

Untitled

Mark Bradford

2016

unspecified

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting looks messy but controlled—lots of torn paper, paint splatters, and rough textures. The colors are mostly earthy browns and blues, with some red and black streaks cutting through. There’s a faint shape in the center that might be a face or just random marks, but it’s hard to tell. The artist used layers of materials, like glue, paint, and fabric, then scratched and scraped into them. It’s not a pretty scene, but the way the colors clash and blend feels intentional. If you like this style, check out Mark Bradford for more work like this.

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