Tahiti 1989

Helen Frankenthaler made this beautiful color lithograph, titled Tahiti, with a playful approach to color and form. See how the turquoise floods the space? It's like a calm ocean, evoking a feeling of spaciousness and tranquility. Now, notice how Frankenthaler's marks dance across the surface. There's a sense of spontaneity, as if she's letting her intuition guide the way. The colors feel so casual, like she's just letting them be themselves. Look at the way the yellow circle hangs out in the bottom corner, so casual but so strong. The purple line at the top has the same energy, kind of like it’s daring you to underestimate it. Frankenthaler reminds me a little bit of Joan Miró, who also embraced the freedom of abstract expression and surrealist forms in his work. Both artists have a knack for creating worlds that are both whimsical and profound. Like a good conversation, this lithograph is always surprising and evolving.