Untitled 1986

Here we have an ink and paint on paper by Amilcar de Castro. Look at those dominant strokes in black ink, so gestural and free, boxing in, or maybe holding up, a solid green triangle. I wonder what the artist was thinking? Maybe they were exploring ways to play with form and space, pushing and pulling until the composition felt just right. I'm thinking about the physicality of this painting, how the brush was loaded with ink, and how it moved across the paper. The texture is built up with layers, it's thick in some spots, thin in others. I love the way the strokes communicate a sense of urgency and intention. It reminds me of Kline or Motherwell, but with a twist. It feels like an invitation to consider how shapes and colors interact, and how simple gestures can convey complex ideas. Painting is a conversation, it's about artists building upon each other’s insights, inspiring new ways of seeing.