Untitled 1967

This Untitled painting was made by Yuri Zlotnikov, and looking at those bright dashes of colour, I get the feeling that he was having a good day. See how the colours are laid down in these distinct strokes? Look closely, and you can almost feel the rhythm of his hand moving across the paper. It’s like a dance, a playful exploration of how colours interact and create different moods. The blue, grounded marks on the left contrast with the more airy, energetic reds and yellows on the right. It reminds me a little of Matisse's joyful colour and bold brushstrokes. There's something really appealing about the honesty of these marks, a total lack of fussiness. It’s almost as if he’s inviting us to participate in his process. Zlotnikov reminds me that art isn't about perfection, but about the joy of exploration and the beauty of imperfection.