Untitled 1978

Edward Avedisian made this unnamed painting with what looks like a pretty free approach to color and mark making. It’s like the painting is figuring itself out as it goes. There's a lot going on here. The paint is thick in some places, almost like frosting, and thin in others, creating a cool texture. You can see where he’s used different brushes, some wide and flat, some smaller for details. Notice that splatter of blue paint near the center? It’s like a little explosion of energy, and it contrasts with the more solid blocks of color around it. It's a detail like this that can make a painting sing. This piece feels like a conversation with artists like Joan Mitchell, who also weren't afraid to let loose with color. Art isn't about having all the answers, it's about the questions we ask along the way.