Untitled 

This 'Untitled' painting by Lorser Feitelson employs acrylic on canvas, materials synonymous with mid-20th-century art. But what does their use suggest? Acrylic paint, an industrial product, allowed for vibrant, flat colors and smooth surfaces, and none of the expressive brushwork of earlier painting styles. The hard-edged forms, precise lines, and uniform color fields are enabled by this medium. The canvas itself, industrially primed, provides a ground for pure chromatic exploration. Feitelson's chosen material is not simply a neutral vehicle; its inherent qualities shape the aesthetic. The very smoothness and lack of texture speak to an embrace of modern manufacturing. This shift towards industrial materials, devoid of traditional craftsmanship, reflects a broader societal change, a move away from the handmade and towards mass production. By understanding the materials and processes, we can fully appreciate how Feitelson challenged traditional notions of art.