Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint drawing by David Wojnarowicz. It dates from 1983 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1983 drawing by David Wojnarowicz, created using synthetic polymer paint on a supermarket poster. The work exemplifies the artist's practice of repurposing found materials to address pressing social concerns.
Technique & Style
The drawing combines a bright green background with collaged black text and images, including a coffee advertisement, comic-style drawings, and other disparate elements. The artist's use of everyday materials and mix of serious and playful imagery creates a sense of urgency.
Subject & Meaning
The work's imagery, including a drowning man and a frog with a speech bubble, suggests a commentary on contemporary life, with possible allusions to the artist's own experiences and the social issues of the time.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting its significance within Wojnarowicz's oeuvre and the broader art historical context.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Michael Wojnarowicz ( VOY-nə-ROH-vitch; September 14, 1954 – July 22, 1992) was an American painter, photographer, writer, filmmaker, performance artist, songwriter/recording artist, and AIDS activist prominent in the East Village…
