Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Ester Partegàs. It dates from 2002 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Ester Partegàs's Untitled is a 2002 drawing held at The Museum of Modern Art. It combines pencil on paper with pencil on colored paper, held together with a staple.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a receipt from a purchase at 53 Rome St in New York, listing items with cryptic names like 'M', 'FEEL', and 'FAT', totaling $2,622.29. The unusual names and the receipt's worn appearance invite interpretation.
Technique & Style
Partegàs's use of pencil on both plain and colored paper creates a contrast, while the staple holding the elements together is a straightforward acknowledgment of the receipt's physical form.
Context
By presenting a mundane document as art, Partegàs draws attention to the overlooked aspects of everyday life, transforming the ordinary into a subject worthy of consideration.
Artist & collection
