Bright Colors on Pale Green 1976

Robert Goodnough made this painting titled Bright Colors on Pale Green with paint on canvas. I love how the little shards of color create a sense of movement, like confetti caught mid-air. Up close, the surface has a matte quality; the paint looks smoothly applied, without thick impasto. Each triangle or shard is distinct, but they huddle together, creating larger shapes. Looking at one of the red shards, I can see the slight variations in tone and how it plays off the blues and greens nearby. It's not just about the colors themselves, but how they buzz against each other, creating a visual vibration. It reminds me of early Al Held, who was also playing with geometric forms in space. But where Held goes big and bold, Goodnough stays subtle, inviting you to linger. Ultimately, it's a reminder that art is a conversation, with each artist adding their voice to the mix.