Untitled
2006
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2006
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing looks like a giant flying machine pulled apart to show its inner workings. Pipes, gears, and wires fill the page, all sketched in gray with a few pops of yellow and blue. The front of the machine has a round, window-like face with three glowing eyes, and the whole thing is surrounded by tiny tools and parts. The artist packed in so many details that it almost looks like a blueprint. The lines are precise, with some areas filled in with tight, overlapping strokes to show shadows. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with lines.