Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Gego. It dates from 1990 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, created by Gego in 1990, is a mixed-media drawing composed of pencil on cut paper intertwined with plastic packaging, now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The work features a grid of small squares, alternating between white and a dull yellowish hue, with visibly uneven, woven-like lines, reflecting Gego's exploration of texture and materiality.
Technique & Style
Characterized by handmade stitching of cut paper and plastic, the piece eschews traditional artistic tools like brushes and paint, emphasizing instead the tactile qualities of mundane materials.
History & Provenance
Dating to 1990, the work is a later example of Gego's practice, diverging from her earlier kinetic sculptures known as 'drawings without paper,' yet maintaining her innovative approach to medium and form.
Context
While differing in medium from Gego's renowned geometric and kinetic works of the 1960s and 1970s, 'Untitled' continues her legacy of challenging conventional notions of art production and materiality.
Legacy
As part of MoMA's collection, 'Untitled' contributes to the institutional recognition of Gego's versatile and pioneering artistic practice, bridging sculpture, drawing, and conceptual art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gertrud Louise Goldschmidt (1 August 1912 – 17 September 1994), known as Gego, was a modern German-Venezuelan visual artist.
