Untitled 1948

This "Untitled" painting was made by Mark Rothko at an unknown date, probably with oil on canvas. Look at those hazy blocks of color! They're not quite defined, are they? More like feelings, or maybe moods, just hanging out together. I love how Rothko lets the paint breathe; it's thin, not trying to hide its watery nature. See that scribble of orange in the middle? It’s like a little burst of energy, chaotic but contained. The colors, all soft pinks and muted purples, feel like they're whispering secrets. Rothko reminds me of Agnes Martin, another artist who knew how to make a painting sing with just a few quiet notes. It's not about what you see, but what you feel. And in this painting, I feel a whole lot of everything.