Untitled (Composition) 1957

Robert Goodnough made this untitled painting with oil, moving colours around with confident gestures. You can sense him playing with composition, shifting things around until they feel just right. I imagine the studio was a laboratory for visual ideas, a place where Goodnough could experiment with form and colour without the pressure of representation. It reminds me of my own process. This sea of floating shapes creates a lively dance across the canvas, a bit like looking at a cityscape from above. The varied hues of red, blue, green and grey build depth and create a dynamic interplay. What I find striking here is how each patch of colour seems both deliberate and spontaneous. The rough edges and visible brushstrokes remind us that this is a human endeavor. It's like he is inviting us into his thought process, showing us how a painting comes into being through layers of decision-making. The beauty of painting lies in this ambiguity, allowing for multiple readings and emotional connections. Goodnough’s artistic curiosity inspires me, reminding me to embrace the unexpected and see where the process leads.