Untitled
1970
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1970
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows a wild mix of characters and creatures. A man in a wheelchair sits in the center, wearing a hat and striped shirt. Around him float a giant fish, a moth, and a car with a man smoking. Two other figures stand nearby—one looks like a robot with a shell for a head, the other a stiff man in a top hat. Bright colors like pink and gold pop against the white background. The artist used thick black lines and bold colors to make everything stand out. The scene feels busy but playful, like a dream where anything could happen. Try looking up Emilio Cruz to see more of his quirky, energetic work.
