Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Thomas Scheibitz. It dates from 2003 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled (2003) is a mixed-media drawing by Thomas Scheibitz, combining pencil, colored pencil, felt-tip pen, and ballpoint pen on pre-printed paper. The work features a composition of geometric shapes in flat, unshaded colors, framed by red lines and scribbles.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Untitled is abstract, focusing on the arrangement of geometric forms—a brown square enclosing a white diamond, a adjacent blue diamond, a black rectangle, and a gray oval with red dots. The meaning lies in the exploration of color and shape relationships.
Technique & Style
Scheibitz employs a range of drawing tools to create flat, unshaded blocks of color and loose, expressive lines. The pre-printed paper's underlying texture adds depth to the otherwise simple, direct marks.
History & Provenance
Created in 2003, Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Scheibitz, based in Berlin, later collaborated with Tino Sehgal at the 51st Venice Biennale in 2005, though this work predates that project.
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.
