Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Mark Grotjahn. It dates from 2004 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Mark Grotjahn's Untitled, created in 2004, is a colored pencil drawing on paper held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features four tall, pointed shapes against a light background, filled with dense, colorful lines that twist and overlap, creating a three-dimensional effect.
Technique & Style
Grotjahn used layered colored pencils to achieve a dense, vibrant effect, with the lines packed tightly together to create an almost electric appearance.
Context
This work exemplifies a style that utilizes dense, layered lines to create textured, dimensional forms, related to techniques such as cross-hatching.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mark Grotjahn is an American painter best known for abstract work and bold geometric paintings. Grotjahn lives and works in Los Angeles.
