No. 16 1957

Mark Rothko created this large-scale painting at an unknown date with layers of diluted paint on canvas. Look at that fiery red, how it hovers, right? It’s like the whole painting is breathing! And those soft-edged rectangles stacked on top of each other – they're not just shapes; they're like emotional fields. I can imagine Rothko, lost in thought, pushing and pulling the paint, trying to get those colors just right. It's not about representation; it's about feeling, about tapping into something deeper than words. The way the colors bleed into each other reminds me of Helen Frankenthaler's soak-stain technique, but with a more somber, almost spiritual vibe. You know, painting like this isn't just about what you see; it's about what you feel, what you bring to it. It's a conversation between the artist, the painting, and you.