Untitled
1987
graphite
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1987
graphite
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1987 graphite by Jim Shaw, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting is a mixed-media work featuring a large, cartoonish face with a wide grin and pointed ears. The face is drawn in colored pencil and synthetic polymer paint on printed paper, with a pencil outline. It has a black pompadour hairstyle and a single horn protruding from the forehead. The background consists of nine red rectangles, each containing a small drawing of a person or object. The face is the central focus of the painting, with the surrounding drawings adding a sense of depth and texture. The use of colored pencil and synthetic polymer paint gives the work a vibrant, playful feel. The artist's use of bold lines and bright colors creates a dynamic, eye-catching effect. To learn more about the artist's style and techniques, look up Jim Shaw.
Jim Shaw is an American artist. His work is held in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
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