Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Banks Violette. It dates from 2003 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 2003 drawing by American artist Banks Violette, created with pencil on seven pieces of paperboard. It is a black-and-white representation of a person's face, characterized by intense emotion and detailed shading.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a person's face with their head tilted back and mouth open, conveying a sense of intensity or anguish. Violette's work often explores themes related to real-life events and subcultures.
Technique & Style
The drawing showcases Violette's use of varied pencil marks to achieve depth and dimension. The mix of smooth and rough textures on the paperboard adds to the overall effect, with cross-hatching technique evident in the shading.
History & Provenance
Created in 2003, Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Violette, born in 1973 and based in Ithaca, New York, is known for large-scale sculptures and installations made from industrial materials.
Artist & collection
Artist
Banks Violette (born October 10, 1973) is an American visual artist based in Ithaca, New York.
