Untitled

Untitled

Tauba Auerbach

2012

acrylic

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows thick, wavy lines painted in soft pinks and grays. The brushstrokes are heavy, almost like ropes twisting across the canvas. The colors blend slightly, but the lines stay sharp and uneven. The artist used acrylic paint to create this texture, making the surface look almost three-dimensional. The way the strokes overlap gives it a rhythmic, almost musical feel. If you like this style, check out impasto next—it’s a technique where paint is laid on thick.

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