Effacement des noirs 2011

"Effacement des noirs" is a 2011 abstract painting by Albert Bitran, a Chilean-born painter known for his gestural and expressive style. The painting is dominated by a light background with washes of white, gray, and black paint. It features a distinct red shape and an eye-like form suggesting a hidden face. The work showcases Bitran's signature layering and overlapping of forms, creating a sense of depth and ambiguity. The title, "Effacement des noirs," which translates to "Erasure of Blacks," hints at themes of disappearance, memory, and the complexities of representation.