Untitled 2012

This is an untitled painting by Tiberiy Szilvashi, a deep dive into the possibilities of black. It’s not just a color; it’s a world of texture and light. You can almost feel the layers of paint, thick in some places, thinner in others, building up a surface that’s both mysterious and inviting. Look at the way the light catches on those ridges near the top. It’s as though the paint itself has a memory, recording each stroke, each decision. It reminds me of the paintings of Pierre Soulages, who also knew that black could be the most vibrant color of all. There is a conversation between the two, a sort of tacit agreement. It's about the process, about letting the material speak. In the end, it’s not about what the painting represents, but about what it *is*: a thing in itself, full of its own quiet power.