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Untitled, by Ryoko Aoki, watercolor, 2004

Untitled

Ryoko Aoki

2004

watercolor

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 2004 watercolor by Ryoko Aoki, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Ryoko Aoki
When & what style?
2004
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a loose, busy mix of flowers and plants. The colors are soft—pinks, blues, and yellows—drawn in quick, sketchy lines. Some flowers pop out in bright washes, while others fade into light pencil marks. The background is mostly white, letting the plants spill over the edges like a garden overflowing. The artist used lots of different tools—ink, watercolor, even felt-tip pens—to keep it lively. The flowers aren’t perfectly drawn; they feel more like notes than a finished picture. If you like this style, check out Ryoko Aoki.

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