Untitled
1993
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1993
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is just three tall, pale stripes side by side. The left one is a soft green, the middle a pale blue-gray, and the right a warm peach. They’re uneven—some edges look smudged, like water ran over them. Tiny spots of color peek through here and there, almost like accidents. The artist used watercolor, letting the paint blend in thin layers. That’s why it looks so light and slightly fuzzy. The colors don’t fight each other—they just sit next to each other, quiet and simple. If you like this, check out watercolor, glazing to see how artists build up soft colors like this.