Untitled 1964

This "Untitled" painting by Tsuruko Yamazaki is a riot of colour and form, where shapes collide and interact with playful energy. Yamazaki approaches painting as an open-ended process, layering colours and forms, embracing chance and improvisation. Look closely at the surface, and you'll see how she builds up the composition through distinct marks and gestures. The juxtaposition of geometric shapes and organic forms creates a sense of dynamism, almost like a collage. The paint is applied with varying degrees of opacity, creating layers of transparency and depth. Notice how the bright hues of red, yellow, and blue pop against the softer pastel tones, generating a sense of visual tension. Yamazaki's bold experimentation with colour and form reminds me of the work of someone like Elizabeth Murray, who similarly pushed the boundaries of painting through unexpected juxtapositions and playful abstraction. Ultimately, Yamazaki invites us to embrace ambiguity and find our own meaning within the vibrant chaos of her compositions.