Untitled
2004
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2004
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks like a snowy field with scattered objects. Two small figures stand apart—one on the left, one on the right—both dressed in dark clothes. The ground is white with pencil lines, like a rough sketch of snowdrifts and branches. Tiny bits of glitter and sequins catch the light, while a few dark, blobby shapes sit in the middle like smudges or shadows. The artist used real materials—cut-up paper, tinsel, and even rhinestones—to build the scene. It’s messy but intentional, like a collage of a winter memory. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists use lines to create texture.