Untitled
1963
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1963
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is a wild mix of bold colors—lots of red, blue, and yellow—splashed and dripped across the page. Big, uneven shapes look like they’re floating or crashing into each other, with black outlines making them stand out. Some areas are thick with paint, while others are light and almost see-through, like splatters. The artist used a technique where ink is pressed onto a flat stone, then rolled onto paper—this lets colors bleed and mix in unexpected ways. The result feels messy but controlled, like someone took paint and threw it with purpose. Check out lithography to see how this process works.