Untitled
1966
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1966
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks like a wild, tangled mess of black lines and scribbles. The whole thing is in grayscale, with thick, uneven strokes that feel rough and uneven. There’s no clear shape—just swirls, dots, and sharp marks that pile up like a storm of ink. The artist used ink and gouache, which is a watery paint, to make the texture. The way the lines overlap gives it a busy, almost chaotic feel, like something caught in motion. If you like this style, check out the artist Timothy West.
