Untitled 2019

This untitled artwork by Thomas Riesner is all drips and intent. The striking palette of black and red makes me think it was made quickly, in a moment of pure energy, right? I imagine Riesner letting the paint fall and following its lead to create this figure. The paint is thin, staining the surface, and creating a sense of immediacy. I can feel the artist's hand, the way the brush moved, and the intention behind each gesture. There's something both playful and unsettling about this small artwork. The figure’s outstretched hands and head-blob with vacant eyes make me feel for him. Is he waving hello or warding off danger? Artists like Riesner teach us that painting is not about perfection but about embracing mistakes and uncertainty. They remind us that art is a conversation, a way of exchanging ideas and inspiring one another across time.