Untitled
2004
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2004
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing looks like a messy, dreamlike scene. Two giant snail shells sit on top, one pink and one beige, with a bird tangled in their loops. Below them, a small figure with a pale face and a single eye sits on a stool, holding a fish. The floor is covered in scattered objects—rolled-up paper, a broken vase, and what looks like a spilled drink or paint. The artist used lots of different colors and materials, making it feel busy and alive. The snails and the tangled bird give it a strange, almost surreal vibe. If you like this style, check out Kirsten Deirup.