Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Enrique Chagoya. It dates from 2002 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Enrique Chagoya's 2002 drawing, Untitled, is a complex composition on pieced amate paper. It is held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The work comprises multiple smaller images arranged horizontally, depicting people, buildings, and objects in muted colors, predominantly browns and tans. The varied imagery creates a layered narrative.
Technique & Style
Chagoya employed a mixed-media technique, incorporating cut-and-pasted painted paper, ink, and synthetic polymer paint. The collage elements add depth and texture, resulting in a visually intricate piece.
Artist & collection
Artist
Enrique Chagoya is a Mexican-born American painter, printmaker, and educator. The subject of his artwork is the changing nature of culture. He frequently uses shocking imagery, irony, and Mesoamerican icons to convey…
