Untitled
2017
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ink, marker, ballpoint pen, and spray paint on found paper
Dimensions
sheet: 79.2 × 58.5 cm (31 3/16 × 23 1/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Joseph Havel
Accession Number
2020.166.2
Art Historical Context
Rick Lowe's *Untitled* (2017) is a vibrant mixed-media drawing that captures the spirit of contemporary improvisation. Created with ink, marker, ball pen, and spray paint found paper, this 31 3/16 × 23 1/16-inch sheet (79.2 × 58.5 cm) transforms everyday materials into a canvas for bold expression. The use of "found paper"—likely salvaged or repurposed—speaks to an artistic ethos of resourcefulness, echoing broader trends in modern drawing where artists subvert traditional supports to democratize creation. Lowe's technique blends meticulous pen work with the fluid, unpredictable bursts of spr...