Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Susan Te Kahurangi King. It dates from 1987 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a pencil drawing on paper by Susan Te Kahurangi King, dates to circa 1987 and is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Characterized by a dense, abstract composition, the work features a diverse array of shapes and recognizable objects.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing combines identifiable elements, such as a shoe and a cup, with unrecognizable forms, suggesting an attempt to impose order on chaos or construct a new reality from disparate fragments.
Technique & Style
King employs a varied line palette, ranging from delicate to bold, to achieve textured depth within the piece. A notable cluster in the bottom right corner features emerging shapes and figures, adding to the overall sense of dynamic complexity.
History & Provenance
Created around 1987, the work is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Susan Te Kahurangi King is an autistic artist from New Zealand who found international fame in 2009.
