Untitled (Composition) 1960

Afro's "Untitled (Composition)" is a symphony of gestural marks and muted colors—imagine him, brush in hand, coaxing the painting into being through layers of trial, error, and pure intuition. I wonder what Afro was thinking as he worked on this piece, a dance between control and letting go. The textures call out to me. The paint looks thin, almost translucent in places, allowing the canvas to breathe beneath the strokes of black that feel decisive, like bold declarations. Notice how they slash across the surface, communicating a feeling of urgency, maybe even a little bit of angst, like a painter channeling the energy of the moment. Afro was part of a generation of artists who were in constant dialogue with each other, pushing the boundaries of what painting could be. I am inspired by the ambiguity in this piece, by how it embraces uncertainty and invites multiple interpretations—it's a reminder that art is never truly finished, but always evolving in conversation with those who experience it.