Untitled
1999
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1999
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks like a tangled mess of lines. Thick black marks crisscross the whole surface, overlapping in every direction. The paper is mostly a light beige, but some areas have faint red or blue spots peeking through. The lines vary—some are sharp and precise, while others are rough and wobbly. The way the lines pile up creates a sense of depth, even though there’s no clear picture. It’s like looking at a sketch that’s been layered and layered again, almost like a puzzle with no solution. If you like this kind of busy, layered art, check out cross-hatching.