Tackle 2004

Malcolm Morley, an artist known for his dynamic and expressive style, made this painting called Tackle, but we don't know exactly when. Morley uses bright, saturated colors and bold brushstrokes to capture the intensity of a football game. The paint is thick, almost sculptural in places, giving a real sense of weight and physicality to the players, I love seeing this kind of dynamism in paint. The swirling, energetic marks around the edges of the figures create a feeling of movement and chaos, drawing you into the heart of the action, like you're right there on the field! It’s like he’s channeling the spirit of Abstract Expressionism, but with a pop culture twist. Morley takes something familiar, like a sports scene, and explodes it into a riot of color and energy. It reminds me a bit of David Hockney's later works, with their vibrant palette and sense of playful experimentation. Ultimately, it’s a reminder that art doesn’t always have to be serious or profound, it can be fun, engaging, and full of life.