A grayish-white crater of hard, rough material drawn to a center point

To create this massive artwork, Jay DeFeo added a thick layer of paint to her canvas, let it dry, chiseled it away, and then did it all over again—lore has it that all kinds of detritus from her life and home became incorporated into the paint. This artwork is included in the exhibition The Whitney’s Collection: Selections from 1900 to 1965

Jay Defeo: The Rose

Artwork

The Whitney has more than 27,000 artworks in its collection.

On the Hour

A 30-second online art project:
Maya Man, A Realistic Day In My Life Living In New York City

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