Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Karin Sander. It dates from 1993 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1993, this untitled work by Karin Sander consists of a drawing executed with pencil and staples on paper. It is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art. The composition is restrained, presenting a solitary rectangular form centered on an unadorned white field.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing focuses on a single, centrally placed rectangle composed of fine, evenly spaced pencil lines. The minimal visual vocabulary invites contemplation of line, space, and the quiet presence of the shape, fostering a sense of calm through its reduction to essential elements.
Technique & Style
Sander employs a precise hand with graphite to render a lattice of thin strokes that define the rectangle’s surface, while staples are used to anchor the paper and subtly punctuate the work’s edge. The stark white background and limited materiality underscore a minimalist aesthetic.
History & Provenance
The piece was produced in the early 1990s, a period when Sander explored the boundaries between drawing and object. It entered the Museum of Modern Art’s collection shortly after its creation, where it remains on view as an example of her investigations into everyday materials and formal restraint.
Artist & collection
Artist
Karin Sander is a German conceptual artist. She lives and works in Berlin and Zurich. Karin Sander works across media, including sculpture, performance, photography, video, and architecture. At the core of her…
