Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Damián Ortega. It dates from 2008 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2008 by Mexican artist Damián Ortega, this untitled work consists of a drawing executed with colored pencils on paper that has been treated to become translucent. The piece belongs to the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it is displayed as an example of Ortega’s interest in informal mark‑making and the material possibilities of drawing.
Technique & Style
The surface is dominated by a white ground over which a network of lines and shapes unfolds in red, blue and black. The marks vary from confident, thick strokes to delicate, tentative traces, forming an apparently spontaneous arrangement that oscillates between recognizable silhouettes and abstract gestures, conveying a sense of playful experimentation.
Context
Acquired by the Museum of Modern Art, the drawing is catalogued within the museum’s contemporary drawing holdings. Its inclusion reflects MoMA’s commitment to documenting diverse approaches to drawing in the early twenty‑first century, and it situates Ortega’s practice among other artists exploring the boundaries between drawing, painting and conceptual art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Damián Ortega is a Mexican visual artist, known for his contemporary sculpture, installation art, and mixed-media art. He lives in Mexico City and Berlin.
