Untitled
1986
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
transavanguardia Contemporary
1986
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a tall, shadowy figure holding a bowl in one hand and a giant spoon in the other. The background is messy—smears of brown, black, and gold paint, with rough brushstrokes and some charred-looking marks. The figure’s face is simple, almost like a mask, and the clothes look stiff and patchy. The artist used thick, uneven paint in places, giving it a textured, almost rough feel. The mix of dark and light areas makes the figure stand out against the busy background. Look up impasto next to see how this painting’s thick paint layers compare to other works.
