Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Mel Bochner. It dates from 1990 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Mel Bochner's Untitled is a drawing created around 1990 using ink on paper. It exemplifies the artist's exploration of language and perception through minimalist, text-based compositions.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features two rows of handwritten numbers from 0 to 9 in blue ink, repeated in a messy, uneven line. The numbers appear both random and deliberate, suggesting a puzzle or game with unseen rules.
Technique & Style
The numbers are scribbled, with some overlapping or smudged, and the paper bears faint stains. Bochner's signature is discreetly placed in a corner, in a tiny script. The overall effect is one of simplicity and restraint, with a focus on the handwritten numbers.
Artist & collection
Artist
Melvin Simon Bochner (August 23, 1940 – February 12, 2025) was an American conceptual artist.
