Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an acrylic painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Tomie Ohtake. It dates from 1982 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Tomie Ohtake's 1982 painting 'Untitled' is an abstract work held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is executed in acrylic on canvas.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features two large black forms bisected by a narrow red line, set against a dark red background. The forms, one curved and one flat, create a sense of tension through their juxtaposition.
Technique & Style
Ohtake applied thick acrylic paint to create the black shapes, leaving visible brushstrokes that add texture. The contrast between the heavy, impasto black forms and the flat red background generates a dynamic visual effect.
Artist & collection
Artist
Tomie Ohtake was a Japanese Brazilian visual artist. Her work includes paintings, prints and sculptures. She was one of the main representatives of informal abstractionism in Brazil.
