Untitled
1976
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1976
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks messy on purpose. Thick, rough brushstrokes smear red, blue, and white across the canvas, with some areas almost scraped clean. You can see newspaper clippings underneath—words and ads peek through the paint in spots. The shapes are hard to make out, but there’s a vague figure hunched over, with a bike wheel floating above it. The paint is applied so heavily in places that it almost stands out from the surface. This makes the colors pop in a wild, uneven way. The artist didn’t smooth anything out—every stroke feels raw and urgent. If you like this style, check out *impasto* next.
