Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint drawing by Sharp. It dates from 1985 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1985, this untitled work by artist Sharp combines cut‑and‑pasted printed paper, a chromogenic color print, and felt‑tip pen marks. Classified as a drawing, the piece is part of the collection at the Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The composition juxtaposes a columned façade bearing the words “JUSTICE” and a provocative phrase, beneath which a courtroom scene unfolds in a subway setting. Surrounding margins are filled with graffiti‑like slogans that question legal authority, suggesting a critical stance toward judicial inequities.
Technique & Style
Sharp assembles fragments of photographs, magazine clippings, and handwritten text, adhering them to a paper support. The use of bright, clashing colors and bold, irregular lettering creates a visual tension that mirrors the work’s confrontational tone.
History & Provenance
The piece was produced in the mid‑1980s, a period marked by heightened political activism in visual art. It entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings shortly after its creation, where it remains on view as part of the institution’s contemporary drawing collection.
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