Untitled

Untitled

Jonathan Borofsky

1982

gouache

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a blurry, fast-moving figure mid-leap. The person’s arms are outstretched, and their legs are bent like they’re running or jumping. Behind them, a giant, swirling circle looks like it’s spinning or exploding, with scribbled lines everywhere. The loose, sketchy lines make it feel like motion—almost like the figure is caught in a blur. The artist used ink and a light wash of color to keep it rough and energetic. If you like this style, check out gouache to see how artists use it for quick, expressive sketches.

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