Untitled
1973
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1973
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is all bold colors and sharp shapes. A big red block sits next to a gray oval, with black lines cutting through them like jagged cracks. Bright yellow and purple stripes run along the bottom, while a thin blue line separates the gray from the red. The black marks inside the gray look like scribbles or splatters. The mix of hard edges and rough textures makes it feel both clean and messy at once. The artist used screenprinting, which lets them layer colors and patterns in a way that feels modern and a little rebellious. If you like this style, check out lithography next to see how other artists play with printmaking.