Untitled
1980
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1980
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks like a fast, messy sketch of a car crash. The car is black and white, all twisted up, with a red smear where the front hood is crumpled. One headlight is still visible, but the rest is just jagged lines and shadows. The background is mostly blank paper with a few smudges of color—like dirt or blood—scattered around. The artist used loose, quick strokes, almost like they were drawing while moving. The car’s details are there, but it’s more about the energy of the scene than perfect lines. If you like this style, check out gouache—it’s a water-based paint that lets colors blend or stay sharp, depending on how you use it.