David Salle's *Hands Holding Ball* exemplifies his signature postmodern approach, layering disparate imagery across oil and acrylic on canvas to create a fractured yet compelling visual narrative. The work juxtaposes figural elements with bold, graphic forms, reflecting Salle's interest in appropriation and the collision of high and low cultural references. The interplay of translucent and opaque passages of paint underscores his mastery of combining mediums to generate tension between depth and surface.