Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Katerina Lanfranco. It dates from 2004 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2004, this untitled work by Katerina Lanfranco is a mixed-media drawing on paper that combines gouache, foam toy elements, synthetic polymer medium and stamped ink. It belongs to the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it is displayed as an example of the artist’s interest in merging playful objects with painterly surfaces.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a bright yellow foam lion, its form accented by pink wings, set against a field of sweeping green brushstrokes that suggest foliage or vines. Dotted lines and tiny pink spirals weave through the background, lending a whimsical, almost narrative quality that invites viewers to imagine a fantastical, hybrid creature inhabiting an imagined landscape.
Technique & Style
Lanfranco employs opaque gouache to achieve vivid, saturated colors, while the inclusion of a three‑dimensional foam toy introduces a tactile element. Stamped ink adds patterned texture, and a synthetic polymer medium enhances the surface’s gloss and durability. The overall effect balances flat graphic marks with subtle relief, blurring the line between drawing and collage.
History & Provenance
The piece was produced in the early 2000s, a period when Lanfranco explored the intersection of everyday objects and fine art. It entered the Museum of Modern Art’s collection shortly after its creation, reflecting the institution’s commitment to acquiring works that examine contemporary approaches to materiality and play.
Artist & collection
Artist
Katerina Lanfranco is a New York City-based visual artist making paintings, drawings, sculptures, and mixed media installations.
