900-50-80 1978

Olga Albizu's painting, 900-50-80, is a playground of color, slathered and dabbed onto the canvas with pure joy. It’s like watching a dance, each stroke an instinctive reaction to the last, a process laid bare for us to witness. Look at the way Albizu lets that golden yellow sing. It's not just a backdrop; it's a character, thick and bold, pushing forward. The other colors – the reds, oranges, purples, greens – they're like interlopers, crashing the party but somehow fitting right in. The surface feels built up, you can imagine the push and pull of the brush. I’m drawn to that soft pink shape smack in the middle. It’s like a breather, a moment of calm amidst the vibrant chaos. It’s a reminder that painting, like life, is about finding balance between the wild energy and the quiet reflection. Albizu reminds me a little of Helen Frankenthaler, in the way she lets color take the lead. Both of them show us that art isn't about answers, it's about the beautiful, messy, never-ending conversation.