Untitled
1998
pastel
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
About the artist
Artist
Lee Bontecou
Lee Bontecou was an American sculptor and printmaker and a pioneer figure in the New York art world.
See the richer artist page1998
pastel
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1998 pastel by Lee Bontecou, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting is a wild mix of shapes and textures on black paper. Jagged metal parts, tangled wires, and strange circular forms crowd the scene. Red, gold, and gray colors stand out against the dark background. Some pieces look like they’re melting or breaking apart. The artist used pastel and colored pencils to create a rough, almost scratchy look. The materials make the scene feel heavy and uneven, like scrap metal left in a junkyard. Check out how the artist uses pastel to build up layers and textures.
Lee Bontecou was an American sculptor and printmaker and a pioneer figure in the New York art world.
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