Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a pastel drawing by Nayland Blake. It dates from 2000 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a drawing by Nayland Blake, created in 2000, using charcoal and pastel on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts three black stars suspended from ropes against a light-colored background. One star is distinguished by a cat-like face with a white dot for an eye, drawing attention to its unique character.
Technique & Style
The artist employed soft, smudgy lines to create a sense of roughness and fuzziness, conveying a feeling of haste or spontaneity. The use of charcoal and pastel contributes to the drawing's textured, imperfect quality.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nayland Blake is an American artist whose focus is on interracial attraction, same-sex love, and intolerance of the prejudice toward them.
