Dark and Fast 1981

"Dark and Fast" (1981) is an abstract work by American artist Sam Francis. This piece is characteristic of Francis’s signature style, utilizing gestural brushstrokes and bold color. Francis used a black square as a focal point, which is filled in with a series of layered strokes of color. The square sits on a white background with bright, splatter-like accents in red, yellow, and blue. The bold colors and loose brushstrokes create a sense of movement and energy.