Untitled
1983
pastel
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1983
pastel
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1983 pastel by William Leavitt, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This room looks empty but odd. A pink armchair sits alone on a bright yellow floor, like it’s waiting for someone who won’t show. To the right, a tall wooden door stands closed, while outside, a single green plant leans against it. The ceiling is split in half—one side is white and smooth, the other dark and rough, like a shadow took over. The floor isn’t flat. It’s made of uneven yellow blocks, some higher than others, as if the room is tilting. The armchair and lamp are small compared to the big walls, making the space feel both cozy and strange at once. Check out how this was made with pastel.
William Leavitt is a conceptual artist known for paintings, photographs, installations, and performance works that examine "the vernacular culture of L.A.
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