Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Amy Gartrell, graphite, 2004
Untitled, by Amy Gartrell, graphite, 2004

Untitled is a graphite drawing by Amy Gartrell. It dates from 2004 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Amy Gartrell's Untitled (2004) is a mixed-media drawing on colored paper, combining ink, gel-ink pen, and pencil. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a fantastical, bisected building, revealing an interior filled with a maze-like arrangement of pink and purple lines and shapes, evoking a sense of disjointedness and dreamlike abstraction.

Technique & Style

Gartrell employs layered lines and rough, jagged edges to create depth and texture, resulting in an unfinished or scratched appearance. The dominant pink, purple, and white hues add to the work's ethereal quality.

History & Provenance

Created in 2004, the work is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, though specific acquisition details are not provided here.

Artist & collection

Artist

Amy Gartrell

Amy Gartrell is an American artist. Her work is included in the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

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