Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Franz West. It dates from 1983 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled drawing by Franz West, created circa 1983, is a mixed-media work on paper featuring a complex arrangement of materials and textures.
Technique & Style
The drawing combines gouache and synthetic polymer paint with incorporated materials such as paper towels, printed paper, rags, and a metal dish, resulting in a rough, textured surface. Thick, uneven applications of black, white, and blue paint create a layered, almost three-dimensional effect.
Subject & Meaning
The work's abstract forms and ambiguous shapes, some of which suggest faces or objects, engage the viewer through their uncertainty and openness to interpretation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Franz West (16 February 1947 – 25 July 2012) was an Austrian artist. He is best known for his unconventional objects and sculptures, installations and furniture work which often require an involvement of the audience.
