Untitled
1985
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1985
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is all black. It looks like thick, spiky fur or maybe rough brushstrokes piled up. The texture is uneven, with some areas darker and others slightly lighter, but nothing breaks the dark color. The lines and marks seem to be made by pencil, layered heavily to create this dense look. It’s not a picture of anything—just pure texture. If you like this kind of bold, simple work, check out Stephen Antonakos.