Black, Blue, Silver and Gold, Pat Steir at Cheim + Read

It's hard to describe a Pat Steir painting to anyone who hasn't experienced one. There's so little to hold on to, but there is so much to be absorbed by. Hopefully these details will help.

Pat Steir Installation View at Cheim + Read
Pat Steir
BLACK, BLUE, SILVER AND GOLD 2013
Oil on canvas
132 x 132 inches

Pat Steir
GREEN, ORANGE AND MICA 2013
Oil on canvas
132 x 132 inches

detail

Pat Steir
TWO WHITES OVER ANTIQUE RED OVER CADMIUM RED 2013
Oil on canvas
132 x 132 inches