Untitled
1999
acrylic
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1999
acrylic
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is a wild mix of bright colors and sharp shapes. Jagged pieces of black, white, and every color in between overlap like a puzzle gone crazy. Some sections look like they’re made of paper or fabric, taped right onto the canvas. The colors pop—greens, pinks, blues—all stacked and tilted in no particular order. The artist used real materials like mylar sheets, cutting and taping them to create this look. It’s like a collage but with paint and hard edges. If you like this bold style, check out Tom Wesselmann.