Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Paulina Olowska. It dates from 2004 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Paulina Olowska's 2004 drawing, Untitled, is a mixed-media work on paper that combines cut-and-pasted printed elements with colored ink.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a central black square with a cut-out figure containing a window-like opening, accompanied by a table, cloth, and candle. Handwritten text above the square poses a question about the relationship between art and display, referencing the theme of window displays.
Technique & Style
Olowska employed a range of techniques, including cut-and-paste collage and handwriting, to create a layered and visually complex work. The use of printed paper and colored ink adds to the drawing's textured, mixed-media quality.
Context
Untitled reflects Olowska's broader interest in modernist utopias and 20th-century artists, as well as her focus on female artistic perspectives. The work is part of a diverse practice that encompasses painting, photography, performance, and social action.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paulina Olowska (born 1976, Gdańsk) is a Polish painter and photographer, who also works in the field of performance and video-art, social action and applied art.
