Untitled
1980
crayon
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1980
crayon
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows two faces sharing one body, their heads tilted close together. Both have large, simple eyes and smooth skin, but their expressions feel different—one looks calm, the other intense. Around them float odd shapes: a ring, a crown, and a few scattered lines that don’t quite make sense. The artist used crayon, which gives the lines a soft, sketchy look, almost like a quick study. The faces are drawn in a way that feels both bold and a little rough, with some areas left lighter. Next, check out Jonathan Borofsky to see how he plays with shapes and figures in his other work.