Untitled
1998
ink
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1998
ink
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1998 ink by Melvin Way, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This piece is made from small, uneven paper squares stuck together with tape. Some squares have handwritten words and chemical formulas in blue and black ink. Others show tiny drawings—like a face with big eyes, swirling shapes, or stick-figure people. The colors are mostly blues, yellows, and browns, with some red and black scribbles. The artist used a ballpoint pen and colored ink, layering text and doodles like a collage. The words and symbols feel random but also intentional, like a mix of science notes and quick sketches. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching next—it’s a drawing technique that uses parallel lines to create shading.
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