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Untitled, by Rachel Harrison, ink, 2008

Untitled

Rachel Harrison

2008

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 2008 ink by Rachel Harrison, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Rachel Harrison
When & what style?
2008
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image shows a person playing a guitar inside a small, blue-framed picture. Around it, wild splashes of orange, purple, green, and pink paint blur the edges, like they’re dripping or bleeding out. The person’s face is half-hidden, and the colors clash in a messy, bright way. The real photo inside looks like an old portrait of someone in a light-colored shirt. The paint splatters make it feel like the image is breaking apart or being covered up. If you like this wild mix of real and abstract, check out lithography to see how artists print images with layers like this.

About the artist

Artist

Rachel Harrison

Rachel Harrison is an American visual artist known for her sculpture, photography, and drawing.

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