Untitled
1997
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1997
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks like a bunch of torn, overlapping papers stuck together. The colors are mostly gray, black, and white, with some faint blue and pink scribbles. There’s a small dark shape near the top center—maybe a tiny figure or just a smudge—and the edges of the papers are jagged, like they were ripped by hand. The artist used pencil and paint on fifty-six separate sheets, then layered them. The scribbles and marks feel urgent, like they were made fast. It’s not a clear picture of anything—just raw, messy lines and shapes. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching next.
