Untitled
1999
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1999
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1999 graphite by José Toirac, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This is a grid of small, drawn faces—all men—lined up neatly in rows. Each one is simple, with just pencil and a little red wine for color. Some faces look serious, others tired or blank, all pinned to a light background like cards. The artist used wine instead of paint for color, and the whole thing is stuck to a suitcase with a key. It feels personal, like a private collection turned public. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.
José Toirac (born José Angel Toirac y Batista on April 7, 1966, in Guantanamo, Cuba) is a Cuban artist specializing in painting, drawing, and installation.
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