Untitled 1964

Herve Telemaque made this Untitled artwork using printmaking techniques, and the bold, flat colors and graphic imagery suggest a playful exploration of form and content. It’s got this raw, almost punk energy to it. The texture in this piece is fascinating, you can see the grit of the printmaking process, tiny little dots that make up the larger image. The green figure on the right is really striking. You can almost feel the weight of the ink, the way it sits on the paper, slightly raised. The way the artist allows the texture of the medium to show through is compelling. It reminds me of Elizabeth Murray, in the way she layered colors and shapes to create depth and movement. Ultimately, this artwork invites us to embrace ambiguity, to revel in the richness of its visual language.