Untitled 1994

This untitled painting was made by Jean-Paul Jerome, and its a playground of geometric shapes doing the tango. I love how the shapes, so clear and defined, seem to jostle for space, creating a vibrant tension. Looking at the surface, you can see how carefully each color is laid down, almost like stained glass. The blacks are like solid grounding forces, allowing the other hues to really pop. Take that red circle—it’s not just sitting there; it’s vibrating against the black, pulling your eye into a kind of visual call and response. It reminds me a bit of Mondrian, but if Mondrian decided to loosen his tie and throw a party. There’s this sense of joy, a celebration of color and form, that’s just infectious. It’s a reminder that art doesn’t always need to be serious; sometimes, it just needs to dance.