Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Steve DiBenedetto, graphite, 2004
Untitled, by Steve DiBenedetto, graphite, 2004

Untitled is a graphite drawing by Steve DiBenedetto. It dates from 2004 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Steve DiBenedetto's Untitled, a colored pencil drawing on paper, was created in 2004 and is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a damaged ceiling with peeling paint and exposed wires, beneath which a ghostly face appears to be trapped, suggesting a sense of confinement or suppressed presence.

Technique & Style

DiBenedetto achieved the drawing's textured, layered effect through meticulous colored pencil work, utilizing techniques such as cross-hatching to create depth and visual complexity.

Artist & collection

Artist

Steve DiBenedetto

Steve DiBenedetto (b. 1958) was an American artist, born in The Bronx.

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