Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint drawing by Jonathan Meese. It dates from 1995 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1995 drawing by Jonathan Meese, created using a mix of synthetic polymer paint, felt-tip pen, and pressure-sensitive tape on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a slouched figure with a blank face, wearing a hat and coat, and holding a coiled spring. A speech bubble contains the text 'I AM IN TOWN AGAIN SORRY!' and other scribbled phrases appear nearby, including 'MR. X' and a message in mixed English and German.
Technique & Style
The work's loose, expressive lines and layered media give it a rough, playful quality. The artist's use of impasto and mixed materials, including ink, paint, and tape, adds to the drawing's textured, spontaneous feel.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jonathan Meese is a German painter, sculptor, performance artist, and installation artist based in Berlin and Hamburg.
