Untitled

Untitled

Shahzia Sikander

2005

gouache

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a swirl of flowers and leaves floating in a soft pink background. The colors are mostly pale—whites, yellows, and blush pinks—with some deep reds and browns mixed in. The shapes look loose and sketchy, like they were drawn quickly or maybe even splashed on. The artist used a mix of ink and gouache, which is a thick, opaque paint. It gives the flowers a slightly fuzzy, almost glowing look. The whole thing feels busy but light, like a garden in motion. If you like this style, check out gouache to see how other artists use it.

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