Untitled

Untitled

Ruth Asawa

1965

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a bright yellow background with a tangled web of thin red lines. The lines start from a central red spot and spread out in all directions, creating a dense, almost starburst shape. The colors are simple—just yellow, red, and white—and the lines look hand-drawn but precise. The artist used a technique where ink is pressed onto a smooth stone, then transferred to paper. This method lets for fine, crisp lines like the ones here. Next, check out lithography to see how this process works.

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