Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Bruce Conner. It dates from 1990 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1990 drawing by Bruce Conner, combines ink, cut-and-pasted paper, and pencil on paper. Comprising a dense arrangement of small, black-and-white figures and shapes, the work features a central empty space with scattered elements, evoking a sense of disjointedness.
Subject & Meaning
The subject matter is ambiguous, with figures ranging from humanoid poses to abstract blobs and symbols. Their jumbled, sometimes distorted presentation (standing, floating, melting) conveys a sense of busy isolation.
Technique & Style
Conner employed simple lines and shapes, characteristic of his style, to create a visually busy yet strangely melancholic atmosphere through the meticulous arrangement of cut-and-pasted elements.
History & Provenance
Created in 1990, the work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Context
Untitled reflects Conner's exploration of mixed media and his tendency to create complex, often surreal compositions that challenge straightforward interpretation.
Legacy
As part of Conner's oeuvre, this work contributes to the artist's reputation for innovative, emotionally nuanced mixed-media pieces that explore the human condition through abstract and figurative elements.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bruce Conner was an American artist who worked with assemblage, film, drawing, sculpture, painting, collage, and photography.
