Miss T 1970

Edward Avedisian's 'Miss T' is a playful explosion of color and gesture on a wooden surface. You can almost see him dancing around the canvas, flicking and splattering these vibrant hues. I can imagine Avedisian in his studio, totally engrossed, maybe a little crazed, in a vibrant, ecstatic state. The paint is drippy and thin, like watercolor but with the boldness of oil. See how the purple streaks dive down the canvas like rogue comets? They feel almost accidental, yet they bring a sense of wild energy to the whole thing. This piece reminds me of other abstract artists from the 60s and 70s, people like Joan Mitchell, who use the act of painting to express something raw and unfiltered. Artists are always riffing off one another. 'Miss T' isn't about something in particular; it’s more about the feeling of painting itself. It's this ongoing conversation, this endless push and pull of ideas. It's what keeps art alive.