Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Juan Luis Martínez, 1979
Untitled, by Juan Luis Martínez, 1979

Untitled is a drawing by Juan Luis Martínez. It dates from 1979 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled, a 1979 drawing by Juan Luis Martínez, combines printed paper, cut-and-pasted elements, and pressure-sensitive stickers. Held at The Museum of Modern Art, it presents a grid of black-and-white fashion sketches and diagrams surrounded by geometric shapes.

Subject & Meaning

The work juxtaposes fashion illustrations, including a jacket, hat, purse, and shoe, with circles and lines that evoke instructional diagrams for rendering three-dimensional forms. The title 'Points brillants' suggests a connection to techniques for achieving perspectival depth.

Technique & Style

Martínez's use of mixed media, incorporating printed and cut paper elements alongside pressure-sensitive stickers, creates a layered composition that blends the graphic and the diagrammatic.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Juan Luis Martínez

Juan Luis Martínez (1942–1993) was a Chilean artist, born in Valparaíso.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Juan Luis Martínez in 1979.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.