Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by Paul Sharits. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Paul Sharits's Untitled is a drawing created around 1967 using felt-tip pen on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts experimental sound setups, featuring doodles of equipment and instructions for manipulating sound through space. It explores how sound behaves in various environments and configurations.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by rapid, informal notation, with crossed-out handwriting and diagrammatic representations of sound equipment and flowcharts. The use of arrows and labels indicates a focus on the dynamic interaction of sound and space.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul Jeffrey Sharits was a visual artist, best known for his work in experimental, or avant-garde filmmaking, particularly what became known as the structural film movement, along with other artists such as Tony Conrad, Hollis Frampton…
