Untitled Abstract 1975

Alexander Liberman made this unnamed painting with vibrant flicks of orange, yellow, red, and purple paint scattered across the surface. I imagine the artist in a dance, maybe listening to some fast jazz, letting the brush bounce across the page. He’s really going for it, splattering and swiping without hesitation! Look at those confident strokes of brown and the juicy puddles of color. What was he thinking as he built up this image? Was he trying to capture a feeling, a memory, or just the pure joy of making marks? The thin paint allows the white of the paper to shine through, giving the whole thing a light, airy feel. It reminds me a little of Joan Mitchell's energy, but with a more playful touch. Ultimately, painting is a conversation, and Liberman contributes his own unique voice. It's a testament to the messy, intuitive process of making art.