Untitled
2003
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2003
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows a big, dark shape that looks like a blob with a face cut out—just two empty eye holes. Four light-colored feet stick out from the bottom, like someone crawling on all fours. The rest is smooth and shadowy, almost like a shadow puppet. The artist left the face blank, making it feel more like a mask than a real person. The lines are simple but bold, with no extra details to distract. If you like this style, check out more works by Kumi Machida.