Untitled
2002
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2002
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This is a close-up portrait of a young person with dark, curly hair and a serious expression. Their face is lit from the side, making one cheek glow while the other stays in shadow. The background is a flat, bright pink with faint red streaks. The artist used watercolor, which keeps the colors soft but lets the brushstrokes peek through. The face is the main focus, but the messy hair and uneven lighting give it energy. Check out more by the artist Paul P. to see how he plays with light and color.