Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Mike Kelley. It dates from 1997 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1997 drawing by American artist Mike Kelley, created with watercolor and synthetic polymer paint on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a figure with a pale, round face and blue eyes and hat, contrasting with a loose, brown, splattered body. The juxtaposition of a detailed face with a rough, abstract body suggests a deliberate clash of styles.
Technique & Style
Kelley's use of watercolor and synthetic polymer paint on paper results in a mix of controlled and uncontrolled effects, with the face rendered in precise detail and the body characterized by jagged edges and splatters.
Artist & collection
Artist
Michael Kelley (October 27, 1954 – c. January 31, 2012) was an American artist whose work involved found objects, textile banners, drawings, assemblage, collage, performance, photography, sound and video. He also worked…
