Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a pastel drawing by Rosemary Mayer. It dates from 1979 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled (1979) is a mixed-media artist's book by Rosemary Mayer, incorporating a range of techniques and materials, including drawing tools, printed papers, and photography. Characterized by loose, uneven lines and sparse color, a prominent page features a abstract, elongated figure. The work is part of The Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The abstract figure with a long neck and oversized head, rendered in quick, raw strokes, suggests a prioritization of expressive process over polished representation. Its meaning is open to interpretation, reflecting Mayer's conceptual inclinations.
Technique & Style
Mayer's use of pencil, colored pencil, pastel, ink, crayon, and chromogenic prints in *Untitled* demonstrates a eclectic approach to media. The predominant black marks on a light background, with occasional faint color accents, contribute to a sense of spontaneity and informality.
History & Provenance
Created in 1979, *Untitled* is part of Rosemary Mayer's output during her involvement with feminist and conceptual art movements. The piece is now held in The Museum of Art's collection, a testament to its recognized significance.
Context
As a founding member of A.I.R. Gallery, the first US all-female artists' cooperative, Mayer's practice, including *Untitled*, was influenced by and contributed to the feminist art movement's challenges to traditional art world structures.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rosemary Mayer (1943–2014) was an American visual artist who was closely associated with the feminist art movement and the conceptual art movement of the 1970s.
