With dynamic splashes and splatters, Bright Nothing typifies the expressive application of bold color for which Sam Francis is best known. The artist’s hand is evident in the multi-hued, gestural colors that dance and weave across the sheet. Thick swaths of red, blue anchor the composition, while sprays of yellow, green and the white of the paper add texture and dimension. This print is presumably one of 9 experimental proofs printed on Arches paper, acquired from the Sam Francis Estate through Novak Contemporary Art.