Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Matt Greene. It dates from 2003 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Matt Greene’s 2003 drawing, titled Untitled, is an ink work on paper held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. The piece consists of a rapid, gestural representation of an urban environment, rendered in a single, energetic sweep that emphasizes immediacy over refinement.
Subject & Meaning
The composition suggests a bustling cityscape, where structures emerge as tangled, overlapping lines that vary in height and density. Small, barely discernible figures appear scattered among the forms, hinting at human presence within the chaotic architectural mass. The work conveys the fleeting impression of a metropolis in motion, rather than a detailed map.
Technique & Style
Greene employs ink to build layers of line, allowing darker areas where strokes intersect. The drawing lacks clean contours, favoring a raw, spontaneous quality that mirrors the act of sketching in a notebook. The overlapping marks create a sense of depth and movement without relying on conventional shading techniques.
History & Provenance
Created in 2003, the untitled ink drawing entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings as part of its contemporary drawing collection. Its acquisition reflects MoMA’s interest in documenting the experimental approaches of early‑21st‑century artists who explore the boundaries between drawing and painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Matthew George Greene is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. Originally drafted in the second round, 44th overall, at the 2002 NHL entry draft by the Edmonton Oilers, he most notably served as an…
