Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Marco Maggi, graphite, 2003
Untitled, by Marco Maggi, graphite, 2003

Untitled is a graphite drawing by Marco Maggi. It dates from 2003 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 2003 drawing by Marco Maggi, created using pencil on a clay board. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features faint, scattered pencil marks on a rough-textured surface, evoking the materiality of the clay board. The marks do not form recognizable shapes or images.

Technique & Style

Maggi employed a straightforward technique, using pencil on clay board to create a subtle, texture-driven work. The delicate marks recall methods like stippling, where small dots or marks are used to achieve a particular effect.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Marco Maggi

Artist

Marco Maggi

Marco Maggi is a New York and Uruguay-based artist whose work incorporates common materials such as office paper, aluminum foil, graphite, and apples to create micro drawings, sculptures, and macro installations.

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