Untitled
- Artist
- Clyfford Still
- Date
- 1947
- Style
- Abstract expressionism
- Genre
- Abstract
- Location
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
"Untitled" by Clyfford Still (1947) exemplifies his pioneering role in Abstract expressionism, a genre characterized by spontaneous, gestural brushstrokes and an emphasis on raw emotion. As a prominent Abstract artist, Still employed oil paints to create textured, layered surfaces that convey intense energy and complexity. The work's title underscores its intention to focus purely on form, color, and composition rather than representational subject matter. This piece captures Still’s drive to explore the primal and subconscious through bold abstractions, emphasizing the purity of his innovative technique and expressive power.