Untitled
2012
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2012
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows a dark, textured figure standing in tall grass. The person’s skin and hair are made of tiny, crowded marks—almost like a shadowy mosaic. Their body faces slightly sideways, but the head turns to look ahead, with a small earring visible. The grass at their feet is drawn with loose, wavy lines, contrasting with the tight marks on the figure. The whole image feels both solid and slightly fuzzy, like a sketch that’s been worked over and over. If you like this style, check out stippling to see how artists build shapes with dots.