Untitled
2004
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2004
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 2004 graphite by Yuken Teruya, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This looks like a tall vase filled with layers of a mountain landscape. The top is a snowy peak with swirling clouds, while the middle shows rocky cliffs and a forest with bare trees. Below, there are winding rivers cutting through green valleys and red earth. The colors are soft but bright, blending like a dreamy scene. The artist used tiny pencil lines to build up the details, almost like stacking paper. It’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s imagined—maybe that’s the point. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching next.
