2001
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 2001 ink by Inka Essenhigh, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch shows two people sitting on the floor, surrounded by scattered objects. One person is holding a long pole with a round thing at the top, while the other leans forward with their hands on their knees. The background is mostly empty, with a few floating shapes and a couple of bottles. The lines are loose and sketchy, giving it a rough, hand-drawn feel. The artist used a mix of dark and light lines to create depth, with some areas left almost blank. The scene feels a little chaotic, but there’s a quiet focus on the two figures and their simple surroundings. Check out how this work was made using etching, drypoint, aquatint.
Inka Essenhigh is an American painter and educator, based in New York City. Throughout her career, Essenhigh has had solo exhibitions at galleries such as Deitch Projects, Mary Boone Gallery, 303 Gallery, Stefan Stux…
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