Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Monica Bonvicini. It dates from 2002 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled drawing by Monica Bonvicini is a mixed-media work on paper, created in 2002. It combines cut-and-pasted elements, pencil marks, and handwritten notes.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing appears to explore the relationship between space and objects, featuring rough sketches of furniture and a large black shape resembling a torn curtain or fabric. Three small photographs depict a figure in a corner, possibly examining the effects of light.
Technique & Style
Bonvicini's technique involves layering disparate elements, including cut paper, pencil, and photographs. The work's messy, improvisational quality is evident in its scribbles, doodles, and handwritten notes, which suggest a process of experimentation and planning.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. It reflects Bonvicini's practice of using space and materials to critique power dynamics, gender, and sexuality, aligning with a generation of artists who expanded on 1960s and 1970s conceptual strategies.
Artist & collection
Artist
Monica Bonvicini (born 1965 in Venice) is a German-Italian artist who works with installation, sculpture, video, photography and drawing mediums to explore the relationships between architecture and space, power, gender and sexuality.
