Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by James Siena. It dates from 2016 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 2016 drawing by James Siena, is a monochromatic city map rendered in ink on paper and board, characterized by a dense, tangled network of thin black lines on a white background, accented with a light red outline.
Subject & Meaning
The work prioritizes the abstracted, chaotic representation of urban infrastructure over a realistic or aesthetically pleasing depiction of a specific city, emphasizing the complexity of lines and spaces.
Technique & Style
Siena employs tiny, repeated ink strokes, akin to cross-hatching, to fill shapes, creating a dense, intricate visual texture that dominates the composition.
History & Provenance
Created in 2016, the drawing is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
James Siena is an American contemporary artist. His art is typically created through a series of self-imposed constraints also sometimes referred to as visual algorithms—rules Siena decides on before sitting down to…
