Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Christian Holstad. It dates from 2000 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a drawing created by Christian Holstad in 2000, comprising two works on paper that showcase a human figure with a vibrant, glowing core.
Subject & Meaning
The figure is depicted with outstretched arms and surrounded by musical notes, suggesting a connection to an unseen or intangible element. The contrast between the simple, outlined body and the dynamic, colorful interior implies a sense of energy or inner life.
Technique & Style
Holstad employed a range of media, including colored pencil, felt-tip pen, and pencil, to achieve a layered, textured effect. The combination of solid lines and fuzzy shapes creates a visual tension between the figure's contained form and its radiant, expressive center.
Artist & collection
Artist
Christian Holstad (born 1972) is an American contemporary artist based in Brooklyn, New York City. He received his BFA at the Kansas City Art Institute in 1994.
