Untitled
2010
acrylic
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2010
acrylic
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks like a torn, faded map floating on a greenish field. The map shows outlines of continents—Europe, Africa, parts of Asia—with names barely visible. Below it, a dark shape lies on the ground, like a shadow or a fallen object. The colors are mostly gray, green, and brown, with some blue streaks. The map isn’t just painted—it’s made from cut-up paper and stamped ink, giving it a rough, layered look. The edges are uneven, as if it’s falling apart. If this style intrigues you, look up cross-hatching next.