Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Channa Horwitz. It dates from 1975 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1975 drawing by Channa Horwitz, created with ink on mylar. It is a tall, narrow composition featuring faint, handwritten text formed by tiny, slanted lines.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing comprises clusters of words and phrases, some overlapping, others spaced apart, conveying a sense of a quiet, private message. The text is not immediately legible, suggesting that it may require specific knowledge to decipher.
Technique & Style
Horwitz employed a precise, systematic approach, utilizing ink on mylar to create a delicate, layered image. The use of cross-hatching-like techniques builds the text from thin, dark lines that are almost translucent in places.
History & Provenance
The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting Horwitz's contribution to the contemporary art scene as a Los Angeles-based artist known for her logically derived structures.
Artist & collection
Artist
Channa Horwitz (née Channa Helene Shapiro, aka "Channa Davis" and "Channa Davis Horwitz", May 21, 1932 – April 29, 2013) was a contemporary artist based in Los Angeles, United States.
