Untitled 2012

This painting by Aki Kuroda presents bold colour blocking. It's a visual experience that feels immediate, like a first thought, capturing something essential. The paint seems applied directly, with a no-fuss attitude. Notice how the pink, blue and black areas meet—not blended, just there. And then that sliver of white, a sort of figure, standing alone. It's like the paint itself is an actor, performing in a play. I keep wondering about that white form. Is it a ghost, an idea, or just a shape? Kuroda leaves space for us to wander. It reminds me of Ellsworth Kelly's flat planes of colour, but with a touch of humour. It’s this attitude that makes the painting more than just a formal exercise, it’s a conversation, a question and a provocation.