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Untitled, by Zak Smith, ink, 2004

Untitled

Zak Smith

2004

ink

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 2004 ink by Zak Smith, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Zak Smith
When & what style?
2004
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a person sitting on a messy floor, wrapped in a striped blanket. Behind them, a red wall holds a dangling lightbulb and a black cat. A laptop sits open on the ground, surrounded by scattered books, a stuffed animal, and a pile of papers. The colors are bold—blacks, reds, and bright yellows—while the person’s face is drawn in simple, stark lines. The mix of rough textures and sharp contrasts makes the scene feel both chaotic and intimate. The artist used thick paint and collage-like layers, giving it a raw, unfinished look. If you like this style, check out Zak Smith for more work like this.

About the artist

Portrait of Zak Smith
Artist

Zak Smith

Zak Smith (born 1976), also known as Zak Sabbath, is an American artist, role-playing game author, and adult film actor.

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