Noir, Jaune et bleu 1991

Albert Bitran made this painting, Noir, Jaune et bleu, by layering dark paint with stark geometric shapes. I love how the colors feel both intentional and accidental, a real conversation between the artist and the canvas. There’s this incredible tension between the solid black shapes and the wispy, almost ghostly blues and grays in the center. Look at how the brushstrokes create a sense of depth, pulling you into the painting’s space. That little flick of yellow, peeking out from behind the darker tones, feels like a secret, a burst of energy barely contained. Bitran’s use of texture – thick in some places, almost transparent in others – adds to this dynamic, making the painting feel alive, like it’s still in the process of becoming. Bitran’s work reminds me of Franz Kline, in the way it balances powerful, abstract forms with a delicate, almost lyrical touch. It’s a reminder that painting is always a negotiation, a dance between control and chance, darkness and light.