Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by Rachel Feinstein. It dates from 2001 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2001, this work by American artist Rachel Feinstein consists of two felt‑tip pen drawings mounted side by side within a single frame.
Created in 2001, this work by American artist Rachel Feinstein consists of two felt‑tip pen drawings mounted side by side within a single frame. The upper panel depicts an architectural façade of red brick, arched windows and a tower, flanked by palm trees and a streetlamp. The lower panel presents a streamlined silver automobile with a dark roof, set against an unadorned background. Both images share a sketch‑like quality despite their disparate subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The juxtaposition of a modest, almost nostalgic building with a contemporary sports car invites a dialogue between past and present, domesticity and speed. While the artist does not provide an explicit narrative, the pairing suggests a playful tension between static architecture and dynamic machinery, echoing her broader interest in fairy‑tale motifs and ornamental references.
Technique & Style
Feinstein employed felt‑tip pens to render both scenes, a choice that yields bold, uneven lines and a graphic immediacy. The medium allows for rapid, gestural mark‑making while preserving a clear delineation of form. The resulting aesthetic balances a decorative, almost baroque sensibility with the simplicity of line drawing.
History & Provenance
The drawing entered the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it remains part of the institution’s holdings. Since its acquisition, the piece has been displayed in contexts that highlight Feinstein’s interdisciplinary practice, which spans sculpture, drawing, and installation, and has been shown in venues across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rachel Feinstein (born May 25, 1971) is an American artist who specializes in sculpture.
