Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by Erwin Wurm. It dates from 2001 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Erwin Wurm's 2001 drawing, Untitled, is a ballpoint pen work on paper that depicts a figure on a tightrope. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a person balancing on a tightrope, conveying tension and focus through their bent knees and outstretched arms. The figure's body language suggests concentration and determination.
Technique & Style
Rendered in blue ballpoint pen on beige paper, the drawing's simplicity is characterized by minimal details and a limited color palette, emphasizing the figure's precarious balance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Erwin Wurm (born 1954) is an Austrian artist. He lives and works in Vienna and Limberg in Austria; Hydra, Greece; and in New York City.
