Untitled
2000
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2000
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows three simple things: a wineglass half-full, a lit cigarette with ash, and a small fish shape on the paper. The background is just a light, even color with a smudge of dark ink in the top right. Everything is drawn with quick, loose lines—nothing looks perfectly smooth or detailed. The artist left a lot of space empty, making the few marks stand out even more. The fish is the only thing that doesn’t match the real-world objects, adding a weird twist. If you like this kind of simple, open drawing, check out Wes Lang.