Alex Katz's *John* is a double-sided oil on aluminum cutout that exemplifies the artist's signature style of bold, flat planes of color and reductive figuration. The work's cutout form follows the contours of the subject, allowing the figure to exist as a freestanding sculptural presence while retaining the graphic clarity associated with Katz's painted portraits. The use of aluminum as a support gives the piece a sleek, modern quality that bridges the worlds of painting and sculpture.