Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Chryssa (Vardea-Mavromichali). It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1960 drawing by Chryssa, a Greek American artist, created with synthetic polymer paint and pencil on paper. It is a grid-based work featuring small rectangles with dense, repetitive lines.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing's grid pattern, comprising white or light gray lines on a dark gray background, evokes a sense of order and code. The arrangement of lines within each rectangle creates a visual tension, drawing the viewer's eye into the work.
Technique & Style
Chryssa employed a technique involving closely spaced, parallel lines to create contrast and depth. This method, reminiscent of cross-hatching, builds visual interest through the interplay of light and dark values.
History & Provenance
Produced during Chryssa's time in New York City studios, Untitled is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. It reflects the artist's early experimentation with techniques that would later inform her work in light art and luminist sculpture.
Artist & collection
Artist
Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali (Greek: Χρυσά Βαρδέα-Μαυρομιχάλη; December 31, 1933 – December 23, 2013) was a Greek American artist who worked in a wide variety of media.
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