Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Charlene Liu. It dates from 2003 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a mixed-media drawing created in 2003 by Charlene Liu, a Taiwanese-born artist raised in the American Midwest. The work is a collage of cut-and-pasted paper, combined with watercolor, gouache, and pencil on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a chaotic scene of two dirt bikes in mid-air, entangled as if in a crash, with one rider upside down and flailing. The background is a vibrant, abstract mix of colors, leaves, flowers, and paper fragments, evoking a sense of dynamic energy.
Technique & Style
Liu's technique involves layering torn paper fragments, then applying watercolor and other media to create a textured, expressive surface. The resulting work is both frenetic and playful, with a sense of spontaneity.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art. Charlene Liu, the artist, is a Professor of Art at the University of Oregon and is based in Eugene, Oregon.
Artist & collection
Artist
Born in Taiwan and raised in the American Midwest, Charlene Liu is an artist and educator based in Eugene, Oregon. Liu is a Professor of Art at the University of Oregon.
