Untitled
1967
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1967
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is wild and messy. A big, tangled shape in orange and blue dominates the top half—like a monster or a storm. Below it, a row of small, sketchy drawings shows people in strange poses, some holding objects or floating in space. The colors are dark and bright at the same time, with thick, uneven strokes that look almost scribbled. The top shape has a rough, almost carved feel, with deep shadows and bold outlines. The sketches underneath feel like quick, rough drafts, almost hidden behind the main chaos. Look up Pierre Alechinsky next—he’s the artist behind this wild mix.