Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by Jim Drain. It dates from 2003 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 2003 drawing by American artist Jim Drain, created using felt-tip pen on cut-and-pasted paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Technique & Style
The work combines vibrant colors and irregular shapes, achieved through the use of felt-tip pens and cut paper. The resulting composition is dynamic and playful, with clashing colors and intersecting lines.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing's abstract forms and patterns do not convey a clear narrative or meaning, instead evoking a sense of energy and spontaneity.
Context
Untitled reflects Drain's collaborative approach to art-making, which has involved working with various artists and as part of the collective Forcefield.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jim Drain (born 1975) is an American mixed media artist. Drain often makes work collaboratively, first within the collective, Forcefield (1996–2002) and also with artists Elyse Allen, Ara Peterson, and Ben Russell, respectively.
