Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Martin Creed, glass, 2003
Untitled, by Martin Creed, glass, 2003

Untitled is a glass drawing by Martin Creed. It dates from 2003 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Martin Creed's 2003 work, Untitled, is a drawing comprising a crumpled piece of paper encased in plexiglass and displayed on a wooden pedestal. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The work features a bunched-up paper inside a clear plastic box on a white pedestal, set against a plain white wall and dark gray floor, evoking a simple and quiet atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The use of a clear plastic enclosure and a plain background emphasizes the crumpled paper, highlighting the interplay between the ordinary object and its presentation.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Martin Creed

Artist

Martin Creed

Martin Creed is a British artist, composer and performer. He won the Turner Prize in 2001 for exhibitions during the preceding year, with the jury praising his audacity for exhibiting a single installation, Work No.…

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