Untitled
2018
pastel
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2018
pastel
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows two people sitting on a green couch. One is leaning back, relaxed, wearing a white shirt and blue pants. The other leans forward, resting their head on the first person’s shoulder. Behind them, a mirror and framed artworks hang on a red wall. Notice how the artist used soft, blended colors and fine lines to create texture—even the fabric looks woven. The faces and hands are drawn with careful detail, but the rest fades into gentle strokes. Try looking up pastel to see how artists use this material to make smooth, layered colors.