Frontispiece Possibly 1962

Zao Wou-Ki made "Frontispiece" with lithography, and it's all about the act of creation, right? Look at the material quality of this print - see how the inks are layered, almost like memories building on top of one another. The blues and browns are like a muted storm, clashing yet harmonious. The texture isn't just on the surface; it feels embedded, part of the print's soul. Notice that explosion of marks in the center? It's like the whole piece is about that one moment, that one gesture. It's loose and chaotic, but it holds everything together. Wou-Ki's work here reminds me a little of Joan Mitchell - that shared love for abstraction and bold color. Ultimately, this piece embraces ambiguity, letting us find our own stories within its layers.