Untitled 1961

This Untitled oil painting, by Giorgio Cavallon, is a great example of the artist's color-driven process. The marks are laid down with so much love for the texture of paint. It makes me think about the joy of just putting color on a surface. The painting's surface is thick with color, but Cavallon kept it open, with each stroke visible. Nothing is overworked. Take a look at the bold orange, how it vibrates against the blacks and grays. It’s like a conversation, a real back and forth. Look at how the touches of yellow pop out from underneath. It really catches your eye, doesn't it? It is as if Cavallon is saying: This is how I explore the world. Cavallon’s work reminds me of Milton Avery’s approach to colour and form. Like Avery, he sought simplicity, but still maintained a real depth. The joy of looking comes from this, the balance of colour and form. It's a reminder that art can be both simple and complex, all at once.