Untitled
1998
acrylic
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1998
acrylic
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1998 acrylic by Matthew Barney, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This tiny framed picture shows a red jellyfish floating in clear water. Its tentacles drift upward, and its body glows bright red against a white background. The frame looks like plastic with jagged edges, almost like a cheap display case. The jellyfish is drawn in a simple, flat style—no shading or depth. The paper it’s on is sewn into the frame with thread, which is unusual for a drawing. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build up detail with lines.
