Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Diango Hernandez. It dates from 2005 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2005, this untitled work combines pencil drawing with synthetic polymer paint on paper. The composition features a broom whose handle is bound by a string to an open red book that serves as its head. Set against a light beige background, the piece balances minimal forms with subtle texture, inviting close visual inspection.
Subject & Meaning
The juxtaposition of everyday objects—a broom and a book—suggests a dialogue between labor and knowledge. By merging the tools of cleaning and reading, the work hints at the cleansing power of education or the merging of practical and intellectual pursuits, leaving interpretation open to the viewer.
Technique & Style
Hernández employs visible brushwork on the painted book, creating a tactile surface that contrasts with the delicate pencil lines of the broom. The synthetic polymer paint provides a flat yet slightly raised finish, while the restrained palette and simple composition emphasize clarity and formal balance.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Diango Hernández, a Cuban-born artist active in both Düsseldorf and Havana, produced the piece during a period following his involvement with the Ordo Amoris Cabinet, a collective he co‑founded in Havana that operated from 1994 to 2003.
Artist & collection
Artist
Diango Hernández (born 1970) is a Cuban artist, known for his paintings. From 1994 to 2003, Hernández was involved with Ordo Amoris Cabinet, which he co-founded with Ernesto Oroza, Juan Bernal, Francis Acea and Manuel…
