Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Paulina Olowska. It dates from 2010 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 2010 drawing by Polish artist Paulina Olowska, created with pencil on eight assembled sheets of paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a small wooden building, identified as 'Teatr Lalek Babci' (Grandmother's Puppet Theater), with a woman's face visible in a window and cut-out puppet figures on its side. The scene is rich in detail, suggesting a narrative or symbolic significance.
Technique & Style
Olowska employed a labor-intensive technique, drawing on separate sheets before assembling them into a cohesive composition. The pencil work is characterized by a range of tonal values and intricate details, contributing to the overall visual complexity.
Context
This work is part of Olowska's broader exploration of overlooked artistic legacies, particularly those of female artists such as Alina Szapocznikow and Zofia Stryjeńska.
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.
