Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a crayon drawing by Andrew Lord. It dates from 2000 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2000 by British artist Andrew Lord, this untitled work is a conté crayon drawing on paper that belongs to the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. The piece consists of a solitary, vivid red form set against a pale surface, occupying the central field of the sheet.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing presents an abstract silhouette resembling a funnel or hourglass, with a broad upper section that narrows before expanding again at the bottom. Its lack of representational detail invites viewers to consider notions of flow, containment, or temporal passage, while the stark contrast between the red shape and the light background emphasizes the tension between presence and void.
Technique & Style
Lord employed conté crayon, a medium that yields soft, smudged lines and a matte finish. The marks appear swift and gestural, suggesting an immediacy of hand rather than a polished surface. The limited palette—primarily red against a neutral tone—focuses attention on form and tonal variation, aligning the work with a minimalist, abstract drawing tradition.
History & Provenance
The drawing entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings shortly after its creation, becoming part of the institution’s broader representation of contemporary drawing practices at the turn of the millennium. Its acquisition reflects MoMA’s interest in documenting experimental uses of traditional drawing materials by artists active in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Artist & collection
Artist
Andrew Lord (born 1950) is an English artist based in New York, primarily known for ceramics and drawings.
