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Rober Motherwell, Elegy to the Spanish Republic, 108,
1965 - 1967 |
I first came across Motherwell's artwork in the magazine
ArtForum. I was taken back by his use of color, including white and black. Motherwell was a painter, printmaker and editor and worked during the Abstract Expressionist period. In this picture, and in others, he uses black in bold and brave ways with splashes of color. I have been told by other teachers that using black is a "no-no" but here it is used as the primary form and if I may say so, done well. Motherwell is an inspiration to me as I pursue creating my own abstract art. Enjoy!
Why do they say that using black is a no-no? While I tend to lean toward brighter colors, I sort of think that no color should be a no-no.
ReplyDeleteI have been told that black is a no-no because it does not occur in nature. Those that say this usually just want to reproduce nature in their paintings and do not do abstract art.
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