Untitled

Untitled

Joan Jonas

1986

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This looks like a sketch made from torn and taped paper scraps. Words like "volcano," "waterfall," and "blue lake" are written in pencil on the left side. The right side shows simple drawings of mountains, a person walking, and a few small shapes that might be boats or trees. The artist seems to be mixing real words with quick doodles, almost like a brainstorm for a story or a place. The paper edges are rough, and some parts look crumpled, like it was worked on fast. If you like this mix of words and drawings, check out Joan Jonas.

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