Untitled
1991
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1991
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1991 oil by Santiago Cárdenas, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a dark blue background with faint, sketchy white lines. The lines look like quick, rough drawings of two standing figures—maybe people—with simple shapes for heads and bodies. One figure’s arm reaches out, and the other seems to be holding something small, like a circle or ball. The artist used chalky, pastel-like strokes that feel unfinished, almost like doodles. The lines blend into the dark background, making the figures feel ghostly or half-hidden. Next, check out Santiago Cárdenas to see how he plays with simple marks and shadows.
