Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Riiko Sakkinen. It dates from 2002 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2002, this paper work combines watercolor washes with a range of drawing implements, including felt‑tip, ballpoint, colored and regular pencils. The piece consists of three compact sketches that each depict a hamburger motif, accompanied by handwritten captions that vary in tone and content.
Subject & Meaning
The three images explore the everyday icon of the hamburger, presenting it in a straightforward form, a personal declaration, and a whimsical “Spanish Hamburger” variant that adds fries and cheese. The juxtaposition of simple illustration and casual text invites a light‑hearted reflection on food culture and the ways language frames visual objects.
Technique & Style
The artist employs a loose watercolor base to suggest form and color, then overlays precise line work and colored pencil shading. The use of felt‑tip and ballpoint pens creates a spontaneous, doodle‑like quality, while the handwritten annotations retain a raw, informal hand that blurs the line between sketch and finished drawing.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, having entered the institution’s holdings shortly after its creation. It remains catalogued under the title “Untitled” and is referenced in the museum’s records as an example of early‑2000s mixed‑media drawing.
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