Flash Point 1970

"Flash Point" (1970) is a vibrant abstract painting by the American artist Sam Francis (1923-1994), known for his bold use of color and gesture. The artwork's energetic composition utilizes splatters, drips, and washes of crimson red, orange, and yellow against a white background. The powerful interplay of these elements creates a sense of dynamism and immediacy, reflecting Francis's exploration of the inherent expressive qualities of paint. The artist's signature style of abstract expressionism is on full display in this work, which showcases the transformative power of color and the spontaneous energy of artistic creation.