Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Hanna Hur. It dates from 2023 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2023 by artist Hanna Hur, this untitled drawing resides in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Executed with graphite and colored pencils on paper, the work measures a modest scale and presents a meticulously organized visual field that invites close inspection.
Subject & Meaning
The composition consists of a grid of small squares, each containing a circle, over which a bold red line delineates a larger square. Within this central square a stylized blue figure stands, marked by white circular accents and bisected by a vertical red line, suggesting a dialogue between geometric order and bodily presence.
Technique & Style
Hur employs the precision of pencil drawing to render the repetitive grid, while colored pencils introduce saturated hues that differentiate structural elements from the central figure. The contrast between monochrome and vivid tones, combined with the crisp line work, underscores a controlled yet expressive handling of the medium.
History & Provenance
The piece was completed in 2023 and subsequently acquired by the Museum of Modern Art, where it remains on view. Its inclusion in MoMA’s holdings reflects the institution’s interest in contemporary drawing practices and the artist’s emerging reputation.
Context
Hur’s drawing engages with longstanding artistic concerns about pattern, repetition, and the human form within abstracted spaces. By juxtaposing a systematic grid with a singular figure, the work resonates with modernist investigations of order and the body, while employing a contemporary drawing approach.
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