Lovers 1986

Piroska Szanto made "Lovers," using fluid strokes of paint on a dark ground to create a dynamic composition. It's a process of building form from line, almost like drawing in space. The texture of the paint varies from thin washes to thicker, more opaque areas, creating a sense of depth and movement across the surface. Look at the way the white and tan lines intertwine. See how each mark seems to dance and drip, suggesting both form and fluidity. It's as if Szanto let the paint lead the way, embracing chance and improvisation in her process. This approach reminds me of Cy Twombly's spontaneous mark-making, where gesture and line convey emotion and energy. Like Twombly, Szanto embraces ambiguity and invites us to interpret the work through our own experiences. "Lovers" isn't just a representation; it's an invitation to feel and connect with the human form in all its messy, beautiful complexity.