Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Barry Le Va. It dates from 1980 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1980 drawing by American artist Barry Le Va, created with a mix of materials including tape, ink, crayon, pencil, and gouache on transparentized paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a complex network of lines and dots, with black dots forming twisting lines and light blue lines overlaying the composition. The arrangement suggests a non-representational, abstract system or map.
Technique & Style
Le Va built the drawing using a layered process, combining different materials to achieve a textured, intricate effect. The use of tape, ink, and crayon created a dense, puzzle-like composition.
History & Provenance
The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting Le Va's significance as a figure in the late 1960s post-studio and process art movement, primarily working in New York City.
Artist & collection
Artist
Barry Edward Le Va (December 28, 1941 – January 24, 2021) was an American sculptor and installation artist.
