Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a crayon drawing by Cady Noland. It dates from 1992 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Cady Noland's Untitled, created in 1992, is a drawing held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is made with crayon, felt-tip pen, and correction fluid on a photocopy.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a product box with a red-and-white label reading 'MR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TREATMENT'. The label includes a warning and bullet points with phrases like 'smells worse' and 'reduces slipping', suggesting a commentary on consumer products or industrial culture.
Technique & Style
The work's rough, sketchy quality is achieved through its mixed media and casual execution, giving it a doodle-like appearance. The use of correction fluid on a photocopy adds to its informal, unfinished feel.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cady Noland is an American sculptor, printmaker, and installation artist who primarily works with found objects and appropriated images.
