Untitled
1989
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1989
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a repeating pattern of black and tan stripes forming a tunnel shape. The lines get narrower as they go deeper, leading to a small white square at the center. The edges of the paper look worn, like it’s been handled a lot. The artist used a soft, watery paint called gouache to create the flat colors. The stripes don’t wobble—they’re perfectly straight, almost like a maze. Next, check out gouache to see how it works.