Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Kim Jones. It dates from 1975 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1975, this untitled drawing by Kim Jones combines synthetic polymer paint, ink, and felt‑tip pen on paper. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Modern Art. The composition presents a dense, energetic field of intersecting marks, punctuated by large, saturated red forms that dominate the visual field.
Subject & Meaning
The work juxtaposes massive, block‑like red shapes—accentuated with scattered white specks—against a chaotic network of lines and fragmented figures. The darker, angular silhouettes appear to be pressed beneath the weight of the red masses, suggesting a tension between oppressive force and disintegrating structure.
Technique & Style
Jones builds texture through overlapping scribbles, erratic strokes, and layered applications of paint and ink. The use of a felt‑tip pen adds sharp, decisive lines that cut through the softer, more gestural marks, creating a contrast between controlled and uncontrolled gestures that heightens the sense of visual turbulence.
History & Provenance
The drawing entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings after being acquired shortly after its creation, reflecting the institution’s early interest in Jones’s experimental approach to drawing during the mid‑1970s. Its presence in the museum’s collection underscores the artist’s role in the development of contemporary mark‑making practices.
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