Untitled 1985

This untitled painting was made in 1985 by Stanley William Hayter using fluid gestures in blues, greens, and yellows. I imagine him standing there with his brush, attacking the paper with these bold, almost calligraphic marks. I wonder if he paused, looked, and then let the brush dance across the surface. See how the colors mingle and separate, creating this sense of movement, like a figure in motion. The paint isn’t overworked, but free and alive. Look at that stroke of blue that sits above the figure, like a hat or a thought bubble. Hayter, who was primarily known for his printmaking, seems to be playing here, letting the immediacy of paint guide him. It reminds me of other artists who embraced spontaneity, like Joan Miró, but with its own distinct energy. It shows how artists are constantly exploring, experimenting, and in conversation with each other, across different mediums. There’s a sense of freedom in this piece, a willingness to let the painting evolve, and I think that's the most exciting thing about art – its endless possibilities.