Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Jim Hodges. It dates from 1993 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1993 drawing by Jim Hodges, comprising forty paper napkins with ink and pencil marks, displayed scattered on a wall.
Subject & Meaning
The work features delicate drawings of flowers, leaves, and abstract shapes in muted colors, evoking a sense of quiet and subtlety. The use of everyday objects like paper napkins adds to the piece's understated character.
Technique & Style
The napkins vary in size, shape, and condition, with some crumpled or folded, contributing to the work's informal, dispersed arrangement. The drawings themselves are small and discreet, executed in soft blues, greens, and browns, with some faded areas.
History & Provenance
The work is held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
James Hovis Hodges is an American businessman, attorney, and politician who served as the 114th governor of South Carolina from 1999 to 2003.
