Untitled
2003
paint
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2003
paint
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is a mosaic of many small images, arranged in a grid pattern. The images are all different, showing various people, objects, and scenes. They are woven together with strips of linen tape, creating a textured surface. The colors are muted, with lots of reds, browns, and tans. Some of the images are clear, while others are distorted or pixelated. It's like looking at a collage of photographs that have been torn up and reassembled. The overall effect is one of fragmentation and dislocation. The artist, Dinh Q. Lê, is known for his use of photography and collage to explore themes of identity and memory.