Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Zbigniew Makowski. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1965 drawing by Polish artist Zbigniew Makowski, is executed in ink on paper. Characterized by abstract shapes and intricate patterns, it features a prominent curved form at its center, accompanied by surrounding lines and dots, with a circular, star-patterned motif in the top-right corner.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of *Untitled* is non-representational, focusing on abstract composition. While Makowski's later interest in surrealism is noted, this work's meaning is more closely aligned with the exploration of geometric forms and visual tension through ink on paper.
Technique & Style
Makowski employs a range of ink techniques to achieve varied line weights and textures. The interplay of curved and linear elements, alongside dots and patterns, suggests a meticulous approach to balancing complexity and negative space.
History & Provenance
Created in 1965, *Untitled* is part of The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York's collection. Makowski's background includes study at the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts (1950-1956), with time in K. Tomorowicz’s studio.
Context
Emerging from Makowski's mid-1960s output, *Untitled* reflects the broader European and American abstract art movements of the time, though its specific influences are not explicitly surreal at this stage of his work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Zbigniew Makowski (31 January 1930 – 19 August 2019) was a Polish painter. Zbigniew Makowski was born in Warsaw, Poland in 1930. Between 1950 and 1956 Makowski attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, which included…
