Untitled
1962
paint
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1962
paint
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is a swirl of hands—dozens of them, all reaching or grasping. The colors are mostly black, white, and rusty brown, with some light gray spots. The hands overlap in a messy, uneven pattern, like they’re tangled together. The artist used real sand mixed into the paint, which makes the texture look rough and uneven. It’s not a smooth surface—you can almost feel the graininess just by looking. If you like this style, check out The Museum of Modern Art to see more works like it.