Untitled
1979
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1979
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This image looks like a face made of torn paper or fabric. The shapes are sharp and uneven, with some edges overlapping. Dark lines form eyes and a mouth, but the whole thing feels messy and unfinished. The paper pieces stick out in different directions, like they were ripped and glued down fast. The artist used a mix of black, gray, and white, with some lighter spots where the paper shows through. Check out Jim Shaw—he makes work like this.