Untitled

Untitled

Marisa Merz

1996

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a simple, shadowy figure with a large, rounded head and a smooth, hooded shape covering its body. The colors are mostly muted—pale yellows and browns—with faint pencil lines suggesting the face and arms. The background is a plain, off-white paper, keeping the focus on the figure’s quiet, blocky form. The artist used spray paint for the hood and body, giving it a rough, textured look. The face is drawn lightly, almost like a sketch underneath. This mix of materials makes the figure feel both solid and a little ghostly. If you like this style, look up Marisa Merz for more of her work.

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