Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Charles Gaines. It dates from 1990 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1990 drawing by Charles Gaines, created with ink and tape on graph paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a leafless tree with intricate branches, accompanied by handwritten text in the top-left corner instructing to 'copy in reverse.' The image is divided by a vertical strip of tape down the center of the page.
Technique & Style
Gaines's use of graph paper and precise ink rendering reflects his characteristic employment of grids and systematic approaches. The detailed branches and ordered composition underscore this technical aspect of his work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Gaines is an American visual artist, whose work interrogates the discourse of aesthetics, politics, and philosophy.
