Bethpage Black Course 2002 U.S. Open 

LeRoy Neiman painted "Bethpage Black Course 2002 U.S. Open" with expressive brushstrokes and vibrant colors, capturing a dynamic scene of the golf tournament. The composition is filled with movement, from the bustling crowd to the golfer in action. Neiman's use of color is striking. Swaths of greens, yellows, blues, and reds create a lively, almost chaotic energy that reflects the excitement of the event. The artist avoids crisp lines, favouring a more gestural approach. This creates a sense of immediacy, capturing the fleeting moments of the game. The painting also plays with notions of depth and perspective. While the foreground is sharply defined, the background dissolves into a riot of color, creating a sense of depth and distance. This choice reflects a modern aesthetic that values subjective experience over strict representation. The structure of the painting reflects a broader cultural shift towards celebrating energy and immediacy in art.