Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Gala Porras-Kim. It dates from 2021 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 2021 drawing by Gala Porras‑Kim, is part of the Museum of Modern Art’s collection. Executed in pencil on paper, the work presents a composition of fragmented fabric and paper elements rendered with meticulous line work.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts an arrangement of torn fabric scraps, varying in tone from dark, heavily frayed pieces to lighter, delicately edged fragments. Interspersed among these are small, square fragments that resemble photographs or handwritten notes, suggesting a collage of memory and material.
Technique & Style
Porras‑Kim employs precise pencil rendering to simulate the texture and irregular edges of each fragment. Cross‑hatching and fine line work create the illusion of depth and surface detail, emphasizing the tactile quality of the torn materials while maintaining the flatness of the paper support.
History & Provenance
Created in 2021, the drawing entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings shortly after its completion. The acquisition reflects MoMA’s ongoing interest in contemporary practices that explore the boundaries between drawing, collage, and conceptual investigation.
Context
The work aligns with Porras‑Kim’s broader practice of investigating the materiality of everyday objects and the narratives embedded within them. By isolating and re‑presenting fragments, the drawing engages with themes of disassembly, archival research, and the reconstruction of visual histories.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gala Porras-Kim is a Colombian-Korean-American contemporary interdisciplinary artist who lives and works in Los Angeles and London.
