Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by David Shrigley. It dates from 2002 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 2002 drawing by David Shrigley, executed in felt-tip pen on paper, and part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. The work contrasts a handwritten poem with a stylized explosion, creating a dichotomy of form and content.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing's subject is the juxtaposition of a fragmented, handwritten poem and a visual depiction of an explosion. The poem's disjointed phrases ('A PIECE OF DYNAMITE', 'IT EXPLODED') and the explosive image may suggest themes of anticipation, release, or the disconnect between expectation and outcome.
Technique & Style
Shrigley employs a minimalist approach, using simple black felt-tip pen marks on white paper. The top half features irregular, handwritten text, while the bottom half's explosion is rendered through numerous short, radiating lines, emphasizing energy and tension through stark, monochromatic simplicity.
History & Provenance
Created in 2002, the work is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
David John Shrigley is a British visual artist. He lived and worked in Glasgow, Scotland for 27 years before moving to Brighton, England in 2015. Shrigley first came to prominence in the 1990s for his distinct line…
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