Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Paul Chan. It dates from 2003 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This digital print is one of a series of five created by Paul Chan in 2003. It is a simple, flat drawing on a plain white background.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a man in everyday attire holding a small object and a large, amorphous red shape. His facial expression conveys surprise or confusion, suggesting a disruption or unexpected event.
Technique & Style
The image combines mundane elements with an abstract, unsettling form, creating a sense of tension. The style is characteristic of Chan's exploration of the relationship between the ordinary and the unknown.
Context
Chan's work often engages with themes of geopolitics, violence, and the impact of new media, reflecting his interest in outsider artists and philosophers.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul Chan (born April 12, 1973) is an American artist, writer and publisher. His single channel videos, projections, animations and multimedia projects are influenced by outsider artists, playwrights, and philosophers…
