Untitled 

This "Untitled" artwork was made by Blinky Palermo using fabric and dye. Palermo belonged to a generation of artists who challenged traditional notions of painting, moving away from the brushstrokes of Abstract Expressionism. Here, fields of color are rendered in ordinary dyed fabric rather than expensive oil paint. This shift in materials has a significant impact on the artwork's appearance. The fabric's texture and weight, combined with the dye's inherent qualities, create a different experience compared to a painted canvas. Think about the labor involved in sourcing the fabric, preparing the dye, and carefully applying it to achieve these saturated colors. There is a connection with histories of textiles and everyday life, rather than traditions of fine art. By choosing simple materials and techniques, Palermo questioned the boundaries between high art and craft, inviting us to appreciate the beauty and significance of the work's material and making process.