Untitled
1989
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1989
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows a small, dark blob on the floor and a thin, long line sticking straight up from it. The background is a plain, light-colored box with two tiny vents near the top. The line looks wobbly, like it was drawn quickly. The blob and line are the only things here—no extra details. The paper has a few faint pencil marks, almost like a sketch. Next, check out William Anastasi to see how he made simple shapes feel surprising.