Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Marcel Dzama. It dates from 2000 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a drawing by Marcel Dzama, created in 2000, using ink, watercolor, and root beer concentrate on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a man on a TV screen, dressed as a cowboy, holding a smoking gun. Beside the TV, a suited man also holds a gun and appears shocked. The scene juxtaposes two figures, one mediated and one real, both wielding firearms.
Technique & Style
The work is rendered in shades of brown and black, with the TV's screen depicted as black. The background is a plain off-white color, allowing the figures and TV to be the focal points. The use of root beer concentrate adds a unique element to the mixed-media drawing.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marcel Dzama is a contemporary artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada who currently lives and works in New York City. His work has been exhibited internationally, in particular his ink and watercolor drawings.
