Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint drawing by Gabriel Orozco. It dates from 2001 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 2001 drawing by Gabriel Orozco, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is executed in synthetic polymer paint and felt-tip pen on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a hand with fingers spread apart, rendered in a loose, expressive style characterized by numerous lines and dots. The image is presented in black and white, with the hand dominating a plain white background.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a combination of drawing techniques, using felt-tip pen for the hand and synthetic polymer paint, resulting in a distinctive, scribbly style. The level of detail achieved through the accumulation of lines and dots creates a textured, intricate representation of the hand.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gabriel Orozco is a Mexican artist. He gained his reputation in the early 1990s for his exploration of drawing, photography, sculpture and installation. In 1998, Francesco Bonami called Orozco "one of the most…
