Untitled 2447 2009

Luis Feito made this untitled painting with what looks like a lot of energy and a limited palette. I love how he lets the process show. Looking at the paint, you can see the physical stuff of artmaking. It's not just about what's depicted, but how it's depicted. The black in the corner is thick and almost sculptural, while the reds and purples explode like fireworks, with thin drips and splatters. There's one spot, right in the middle, where the colors collide, creating a deep, bruised purple that feels both violent and beautiful. This feels like a conversation with painters like Franz Kline, but with a Spanish twist. It's this mix of control and chaos that gets me. Nothing is too precious, everything is open to change. That's what makes art exciting, right?