Untitled

Untitled

Bruce Nauman

1973

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing shows three simple words—"odor," "rod," and "design"—each under the word "perfect." The letters are drawn in light pencil and crayon, looking almost like a quick sketch. Above each word is a tiny, wobbly line that might be a lightbulb or a thought bubble. The words don’t quite make sense, but that’s the point—it’s more about the idea than the meaning. The lines are loose and uneven, like someone doodling while thinking. If you like this style, check out Bruce Nauman.

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