Untitled 1945

This untitled work was painted by Mark Rothko, but we don't know exactly when or with what materials. I'm really struck by the colour palette of muted earth tones and playful green accents. It feels like a process of excavation, as if Rothko is digging through layers to find something essential. The texture is particularly interesting. The paint seems thin, almost translucent, in some areas, allowing the surface beneath to peek through. In contrast, the black lines are bold and assertive. Look at how they define the shapes, creating a sense of depth and movement. This combination of delicacy and strength, of transparency and opacity, creates a push-and-pull effect that's both visually stimulating and emotionally resonant. It reminds me a little of Guston's later paintings, with their crude but heartfelt gestures, embracing imperfection and ambiguity. Art is just one big conversation, isn't it?