Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Chris Vasell, watercolor, 2002
Untitled, by Chris Vasell, watercolor, 2002

Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Chris Vasell. It dates from 2002 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 2002 watercolor on paper by Chris Vasell, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a small figure within a larger, hollow form with outstretched arms, evoking a sense of enclosure or protection. The meaning of the larger shape is open to interpretation.

Technique & Style

Vasell employed watercolor in a loose, sketchy manner, building up layers to achieve a soft, delicate effect with pale blues, yellows, and whites, and using bold lines to define shadows and edges.

Artist & collection

Artist

Chris Vasell

Chris Vasell (b. 1974) was an American artist, born in Chicago.

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