The artwork, titled “The Room”, was created by the artist Philip Guston in 1970. This piece is part of the Neo-Expressionism art movement and belongs to the “Klansmen” series. The art genre is categorized as interior.
The artwork depicts a haunting and unsettling scene featuring a hooded figure associated with the Ku Klux Klan, positioned in an interior setting marked by stark, bold colors and abstract forms. The scene is framed by a palette dominated by shades of pink, with an accent of green in the upper left that contrasts against the more muted background. The figure, centrally located, is rendered with simple, yet striking lines and shapes, emphasizing its intimidating and oppressive presence. The composition’s simplicity belies the deep socio-political critique embedded in Guston’s work, confronting themes of racism and violence through its powerful visual language.
