Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint drawing by Lara Schnitger. It dates from 2001 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2001, this untitled work by Lara Schnitger is a paper collage classified as a drawing. It combines layers of printed and colored paper that have been cut and reassembled, forming a composite image now in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The composition juxtaposes a stylized female portrait with a faded cartographic background. The woman's pale skin, white hair, and bright red lips contrast with a blue‑green garment adorned with floral motifs, while the underlying map—showing rivers and roadways—suggests a dialogue between personal identity and geographic space.
Technique & Style
Schnitger employs a hand‑cut, paste‑up method, assembling fragments of printed paper, maps, and colored sheets. The resulting surface balances vivid yet muted tones, reminiscent of vintage photographs, and the layered arrangement creates a sense of depth without traditional drawing marks, emphasizing the materiality of paper itself.
History & Provenance
The piece was produced in the early 2000s, a period when Schnitger explored mixed‑media collages. It entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings shortly after its creation, where it remains part of the institution’s contemporary drawing collection.
Context
During the turn of the millennium, artists increasingly incorporated found objects and printed media to question representation. Schnitger’s work aligns with this trend, using everyday printed materials—maps, fabrics, and photographs—to interrogate the intersections of personal narrative and collective geography.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lara Schnitger is a Dutch-American sculptor and painter, living and working in Los Angeles and Amsterdam.
