Untitled
2004
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2004
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows two tall, lopsided vases with wobbly bases and swirly patterns. The colors are bright but uneven—blue, pink, and yellow blocks around them. The vases lean against a simple black stand with curved legs, and the background looks like rough paper. The artist used lots of pencil lines to fill the vases with designs, almost like stitching. The whole thing feels a little off-balance on purpose, not a mistake. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists use lines to create shapes and texture.