Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil drawing by Gary Hume. It dates from 1991 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1991 drawing by Gary Hume, created with oil and pencil on newspaper. It features two yellow squares against a worn, grayish background.
Subject & Meaning
The yellow squares are framed like windows but are not representational. They contrast with the faded newspaper text visible around them, creating a juxtaposition of bold, painted forms and everyday, ephemeral material.
Technique & Style
Hume used newspaper as the base for the drawing, painting over it with oil. The resulting work combines simple, bold forms with the texture and patina of the underlying paper.
Context
Untitled reflects the Young British Artists movement's interest in using accessible media and engaging with contemporary culture. Hume's use of newspaper as a base is characteristic of this approach.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gary Stewart Hume (born 9 May 1962) is an English artist. Hume's work is strongly identified with the YBA who came to prominence in the early 1990s. Hume lives and works in London and Accord, New York.
