The Gothic XI 1991

Judith Rothschild made this artwork, *The Gothic XI*, with paint on board and it gives you that great feeling of process, like watching someone problem-solve. There's such a directness in the application of paint, thick in some areas and thinned out in others, which gives the whole thing a beautiful, uneven surface. The shapes feel architectural, almost like plans for buildings. Look at the lower left, where those long vertical lines bleed into the background, this part feels like the whole piece is breathing. You can sense the push and pull as the artist moves around the canvas. This reminds me of some early Frank Stella, only with a warmer palette. It makes you realise that painting is less about answers and more about questions.