Untitled 1940

Perle Fine made this untitled painting with oil on canvas, and what grabs me is how she fearlessly lays down these blocks of color, right? There’s this juicy blue rectangle, a bright orange circle, and a dash of yellow, each holding its own against the stark canvas. The thin black lines dance around, connecting everything, almost like musical notes on a staff. Look at the way Fine lets the paint breathe; it's not overworked. You can see the strokes, the direction, and the energy. The red rectangle kind of steals the show for me, it has a rough, almost scribbled texture, which gives it a raw, immediate feeling. Fine's work reminds me a bit of Joan Miró, with the same playful spirit and love for simple shapes, but she brings her own unique voice to the conversation. It’s like she’s saying, "Here’s a feeling, a moment, let’s not overthink it."