Composition abstraite 1962

Huguette Arthur Bertrand made this abstract composition with watercolor, and it's like watching her think on paper. The marks aren't precious; they're immediate and full of movement. Look at how she lets the watercolor bleed and blend, creating these soft, undefined shapes. There’s a balance between control and chance, and that’s what makes it so alive. I'm drawn to the dark, almost violent slash of black at the top left. It’s a bold move, a counterpoint to the more delicate washes of pink and brown. Bertrand reminds me a bit of Helen Frankenthaler, especially in the way she stains the canvas with color, but there’s also something uniquely her own. It's a dance between intention and accident, a glimpse into the artist's process.