Untitled
1975
acrylic
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1975
acrylic
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1975 acrylic by Paul Thek, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a red background with a rough, uneven texture. In the center, there’s a pale pink oval shape with three dark, blob-like objects on top. A blue line runs along the bottom edge of the oval, and the whole thing looks like it’s sitting on a piece of newspaper. The red background is thick and messy, almost like paint was scraped or smeared on. The newspaper underneath peeks through in spots, adding a gritty feel. Look up pastel to see how artists use soft, waxy sticks to create color.
Paul Thek was an American painter, sculptor and installation artist. Thek was active in both the United States and Europe, exhibiting several installations and sculptural works over the course of his life. Posthumously,…
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