Untitled
2003
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2003
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows wavy, swirling lines in black and white. The shapes look like water or smoke, but they’re just pencil marks on paper. Some areas are dark, others almost blank, with no clear edges. The artist used only pencil strokes—no color, no brushes. It’s all about the lines and how they move together. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with layered lines.