Untitled

Untitled

Ion Bitzan

1967

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows two tall, wavy black lines that look like they’re bending away from each other. Between them sits a small, dark shape with three rounded bumps on top—almost like a hatched mushroom or a tiny house. The background is just plain paper, but the ink is thick in some spots, making the lines feel uneven and rough. The artist used ink to create these bold, simple shapes. The way the lines twist and the small details in the middle stand out against the empty space around them. If you like this style, check out The Museum of Modern Art for more works like it.

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