Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Jiro Takamatsu. It dates from 1982 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1982 by Jirō Takamatsu, this untitled drawing is a characteristic example of the artist's multidisciplinary practice, combining pencil, colored pencil, and crayon on graph paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing explores visual and conceptual structures through abstract forms and systematic mark-making, reflecting Takamatsu's investigation into perception and representation.
Technique & Style
The work features a geometric composition with clean lines and bold colors, achieved through a layered application of drawing materials on graph paper, incorporating techniques such as distortion.
Context
This drawing is part of Takamatsu's broader oeuvre, which often questioned the conditions of art through various techniques, including appropriation and manipulation of visual elements.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jirō Takamatsu (高松 次郎, Takamatsu Jirō; 20 February 1936 – 25 June 1998) was one of the most important postwar Japanese artists.
