“Untitled” (Portrait of Ross in L.A.) 1991

Felix Gonzalez-Torres' "Untitled" (Portrait of Ross in L.A.) is a poignant installation piece consisting of a pile of red, white, and blue candy wrappers. Created in 1991, this piece is a tribute to the artist's partner, Ross Laycock, who died of AIDS. The pile of candy wrappers symbolizes a loss that is both personal and universal. The audience is invited to take a piece of candy, gradually diminishing the artwork. Gonzalez-Torres' work is often associated with minimalism and conceptual art. He uses simple materials and everyday objects to evoke powerful emotions and reflections.