Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Ana Mendieta. It dates from 1984 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a drawing by Ana Mendieta, created around 1984, executed in ink on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features two dark, amorphous shapes resembling a heart, stacked vertically. The top shape is smaller with faint internal lines, while the larger bottom shape has thicker strokes and a wavy edge.
Technique & Style
Mendieta used black ink on white paper, allowing the shapes to exist against the plain background. The uneven, hand-drawn lines evoke a sense of shadow or organic form.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ana Mendieta was a Cuban-American performance artist, sculptor, painter, and video artist who is best known for her "earth-body" artwork.
