Untitled
1977
paint
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1977
paint
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is four equal squares of flat, pale gray. The color looks smooth and slightly shiny, like brushed metal. There’s no texture, no brushstrokes—just four identical rectangles side by side. The artist used metallic paint mixed with aluminum, which gives it that quiet, reflective surface. It’s not trying to show anything—just the color and shape itself. Next, check out Tadaaki Kuwayama to see how he plays with simple materials.