Untitled

Untitled

Emilio Ortiz

1972

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a cluttered room packed with odd furniture and half-finished art. A man in a suit stands near a dress form, while another walks past a piano and a bed. Paintings lean against walls, and a dog lies on the floor. The lines are loose and quick, like a quick sketch. The room feels like a mix of a studio and a storage space, with no clear order. The artist might’ve been playing with how we see everyday objects as art. Check out more by Emilio Ortiz to see how he turned ordinary scenes into something fresh.

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