Untitled
2000
This work features a bold, gestural circle rendered in black paintstick on cream colored paper. The ring form dominates the composition, its edges rough and organic rather than precisely defined, with visible traces of the artist's application technique. The stark contrast between the dark pigment and light ground creates a powerful visual impact, while the irregular perimeter suggests movement and spontaneous mark making. The white paper showing through the center of the form creates an active spatial relationship between positive and negative space.
- Medium
- paintstick on paper
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
Estimate: $80,000 – $120,000
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