Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Cosima von Bonin. It dates from 2002 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled (2002) is a mixed-media artwork by German artist Cosima von Bonin, combining a chromogenic print with felt-tip pen, pencil, and bird excrement on paper. The piece juxtaposes a photographed scene with a hand-drawn logo, blending realism and abstraction.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork's left side depicts two women in a wood-paneled room, engaging in everyday activities, while the right side features a playful, abstract logo incorporating a smiling face, a bird, and the phrases 'FIND ICH STARK' and 'MARINE'. The contrast may reflect von Bonin's exploration of the mundane alongside humorous, pop-culture infused commentary.
Technique & Style
Von Bonin employs a diverse range of materials and techniques, from the photographic realism of the chromogenic print to the whimsical, hand-drawn elements and the unconventional use of bird excrement, characteristic of her eclectic and often humorous visual language.
History & Provenance
Created in 2002, 'Untitled' is part of von Bonin's practice during her time in Cologne, where she drew inspiration from her local surroundings and collaborated within the city's artistic community, including with her husband, artist Michael Krebber.
Context
Reflecting von Bonin's broader engagement with political themes and pop culture, 'Untitled' sits within her interdisciplinary body of work, which spans sculpture, textiles, sound, film, and performance, often blending the serious with the playful.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cosima von Bonin (born 1962) is a German contemporary artist whose practice includes sculptures, textiles, sound, film, and performances.
