The artwork titled “House: Spatter Painting” was created by Jennifer Bartlett in 1988. This piece falls under the figurative genre. It embodies Bartlett’s distinctive approach to visual storytelling, merging elements of abstraction with figurative representation.
The artwork is composed of a grid of square panels. Each panel displays a vibrant array of splattered paint in various colors, creating a dynamic and visually stimulating pattern. The seemingly random application of paint results in a cohesive visual effect when viewed as a whole. Hues of blue, yellow, orange, and red dominate the composition, with occasional splashes of black and other colors. The central area, marked by more concentrated and contrasting colors, subtly hints at a figurative structure, possibly alluding to a house form, integrated within the abstract splatter motif. The white grid lines separating the panels add a structural element to the otherwise freeform and spontaneous splatters, enhancing the overall composition’s complexity and depth.
