Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Mark Grotjahn, graphite, 2003
Untitled, by Mark Grotjahn, graphite, 2003

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

About this work

Overview

Mark Grotjahn's Untitled, created in 2003, is a colored pencil drawing on paper held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing comprises two tall panels with black backgrounds, featuring bright red, yellow, and orange stripes that radiate from the center, evoking the appearance of light beams or rays.

Technique & Style

Grotjahn employed colored pencils to achieve sharp, thick, and bold lines that sometimes overlap or fade, contributing to the dynamic effect of the work.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Mark Grotjahn

Artist

Mark Grotjahn

Mark Grotjahn is an American painter best known for abstract work and bold geometric paintings. Grotjahn lives and works in Los Angeles.

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