Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Thomas Scheibitz. It dates from 2001 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a mixed-media drawing by Thomas Scheibitz, created in 2001. It combines watercolor, pencil, and felt-tip pen on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a dark base supporting three tall, white columns, with a blue sky above featuring wavy edges. Diagonal blue lines intersect in the center, and a red rectangle is positioned on the right. The simple, flat colors lack shading, presenting a straightforward composition.
Technique & Style
Scheibitz employed a range of media, including watercolor, pencil, and markers. The watercolor technique used for the blue sky resulted in soft, wet edges, while the dark base is rendered smoothly and solidly.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Scheibitz, born in 1968 in Radeberg, East Germany, continues to work in Berlin.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Scheibitz (born 1968 in Radeberg, East Germany) is a German painter and sculptor. Together with Tino Sehgal he created the German pavilion on the 51st Venice Biennale in 2005. He lives and works in Berlin.
