Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Toyin Ojih Odutola. It dates from 2012 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled drawing by Toyin Ojih Odutola is a mixed-media work on paper created in 2012 using ballpoint pen, marker, and pencil. It is characterized by intricate, layered mark-making.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a figure standing in tall grass, rendered in dense, textured marks that evoke a sense of depth and dimensionality. The figure's turned head and visible earring suggest a narrative or identity being explored.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of layered, detailed marks creates a contrast between the figure and the surrounding grass, which is drawn with looser, wavy lines. The resulting image is both solid and slightly fuzzy, reflecting the artist's iterative process.
Artist & collection
Artist
Toyin Ojih Odutola (born 1985) is a Nigerian-American contemporary visual artist known for her vivid multimedia drawings and works on paper.
