The Window 1952

Giuseppe Santomaso made this artwork "The Window" with colored pencils, and I just love to think about how the image came together. It is so playful, a kind of shuffling of architectural elements that create an abstract interior and exterior. The color palette is really interesting, too, with the dark browns and reds that give way to a burst of electric blue. I can imagine him working on this, adding layer upon layer of marks, adjusting and refining the composition until it felt just right. The window itself is very simple, just a few lines that suggest a frame and some panes of glass. It’s really the energy of those marks that makes the painting so lively. Santomaso's wider practice is rooted in abstraction, but you can also see the influence of other artists. It’s like he’s in conversation with the whole history of painting. This piece really celebrates the joy of experimentation, and I just love how it invites us to join in that spirit of play.