Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Mark Lombardi. It dates from 1996 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled drawing by Mark Lombardi is a pencil work on notebook paper, created around 1996. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a complex network of lines and shapes, including star-like or explosive forms, connected by thin lines that scatter across the page, forming loose circles and spirals. This chaotic arrangement may represent the intricate and disordered nature of financial and political corruption.
Technique & Style
Executed in a simple, sketchy style with minimal shading or detail, the drawing's visual language is characterized by its schematic and meticulous approach, reflecting Lombardi's methodical investigation into networks of power and corruption.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mark Lombardi (March 23, 1951 – March 22, 2000) was an American neo-conceptual artist who specialized in drawings that document alleged financial and political frauds by power brokers, and in general "the uses and abuses of power".
