Untitled (Abstraction with Red Circles) 1965

This is William Wegman's "Untitled (Abstraction with Red Circles)", made as a print, and the process seems very much at the surface. The whole thing feels like a happy accident, which, as painters, we know is often the best way! There's this overlay of colors—blues, yellows, reds—all fighting for space. But what really grabs me is the big red circle smack in the middle. It's not perfect; it's got these messy edges and these little blue squiggles cutting through it. It’s like Wegman was thinking out loud, letting us see the mess of his mind. I am reminded of Elizabeth Murray. There is something in the flat planes of colour and bold use of shape which resonates with her paintings. Ultimately, this piece is about embracing the unexpected. It's about not being afraid to make a mess, and maybe finding something beautiful in the chaos.