Untitled
1990
ink
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1990
ink
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1990 ink by José Leonilson, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a person carrying a tall building on their back. The person is drawn in black lines and is bent forward, with their arms stretched out to the sides. The building is made up of several layers, with words like "SUNSET", "EARTHQUAKE", and "LONELINESS" written on it in small letters. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which helps the dark lines of the person and building stand out. The overall effect is one of struggle and burden, as if the person is carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this powerful piece, check out José Leonilson.
José Leonilson Bezerra Dias, was a Brazilian artist working in both 2D as a painter and draughtsman and in 3D as textile worker and sculptor.
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