2004
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 2004 watercolor by Marcel Dzama, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This print shows rows of small, flat figures in simple poses—some sit, some stand, others play with toys or animals. They’re all drawn in the same brownish-gray color, with a few watercolor touches for faces or clothes. The background is plain white, so the figures stand out like cutouts. Notice how some figures look like they’re copying others—like the kid holding a stick next to the adult doing the same. It’s like a game of mimicry frozen in time. Check out watercolor glazing to see how artists build up soft layers like these.
Marcel Dzama is a contemporary artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada who currently lives and works in New York City. His work has been exhibited internationally, in particular his ink and watercolor drawings.
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