Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Jim Shaw. It dates from 1995 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1995 pencil drawing by Jim Shaw, combines a central image of a basketball player with surrounding smaller sketches, juxtaposing sports imagery with surreal elements.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a basketball player in a 'Bosnia 32' jersey, alongside disparate elements: a 'Serbia 27' jersey, a basketball, a chaotic game scene, a futuristic-suited figure, and a robot-like form. These juxtapositions blend mundane sports culture with dreamlike, fantastical details.
Technique & Style
Executed in light, sketchy pencil lines, the work resembles quick, exploratory notes. Shaw's approach avoids intricacy, instead emphasizing conceptual juxtapositions over detailed rendering.
History & Provenance
Created in 1995, the drawing is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jim Shaw is an American artist. His work is held in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
