Untitled 1988

This Untitled piece by Phil Sims is a painting, where the making is all about layering color. There's something meditative about how Sims applies the paint. It's not about hiding the gesture but letting it build, like a slow, steady rhythm. The red is rich, earthy, not flashy, but full of depth. Up close, you can see how the brushstrokes create this gentle, almost velvet-like texture. It’s as though the surface absorbs light, inviting you to get lost in its subtle variations. There is one little spot, slightly lighter than the rest, near the bottom left. It's a reminder that this is a handmade object, not some digitally produced image. It's similar to the work of Agnes Martin, where the process is almost as important as the final outcome. This work embraces the beauty of ambiguity and multiple interpretations.