Untitled 1968

Adolph Gottlieb made this untitled painting with paint on paper, and right away I'm drawn to the juicy simplicity of it. The bright yellow ground pops, making the dark blue marks jump right out at you. Looking at it, I’m thinking about how important the physical act of painting is. It’s not just about ideas, it’s about how the paint feels as it moves across the surface. Here, Gottlieb lays down these confident, sweeping gestures that feel so immediate. The paint isn't too thick or too thin, but just right, capturing the energy of the moment. Notice that little splat up top. For me, that's the whole painting. It is like a record of a fleeting moment, a spontaneous act frozen in time. Gottlieb's work reminds me a bit of Joan Miró, especially in the way they both use simple shapes and forms to create a sense of playfulness and wonder. Ultimately, art is all about conversation, about building on what others have done before, and leaving room for the unexpected.