Salle, SAL ee, David (1952-...), is an American artist who became known for works that combine images and words in complex and often mysterious ways. Salle's pictures allow these elements to overlap, forcing the viewer to search for possible connections among the painting's visual elements. These paintings suggest meanings and stories, but they are difficult to interpret. Salle has been called a Postmodern artist and a Neoexpressionist, but his work resists specific labels.