Jenny Holzer

Study for Unex Sign #1

1983

A minimalist line drawing of a human figure in a horizontal flying pose with arms outstretched, resembling a superhero in flight, against a white background. The figure is drawn with simple black lines and is positioned above a stylized representation of a chair, also in black lines, suggesting the figure is levitating or flying above the chair.

A minimalist line drawing of a human figure in a horizontal flying pose with arms outstretched, resembling a superhero in flight, against a white background. The figure is drawn with simple black lines and is positioned above a stylized representation of a chair, also in black lines, suggesting the figure is levitating or flying above the chair.

Not on view

Date
1983

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Fiber-tipped pen, correction fluid, and graphite pencil on paper

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 7 × 16 15/16in. (17.8 × 43 cm)

Accession number
85.54.22

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of the artist

Rights and reproductions
©Jenny Holzer/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

API
artworks/5377

Part of a series:
Studies for Unex Sign #1
23 works

A hand-drawn illustration of a human skeleton on a piece of paper, with prominent black and purple outlines depicting the bones. The drawing includes the skull, spine, ribcage, pelvis, and limbs. The paper appears aged and has creases, suggesting it may be an older artwork.

A hand-drawn illustration of a fish with a circular wheel attached to its underside, resembling a fish on a skateboard, taped to a white background with yellow pieces of tape. The drawing includes black outlines with purple shading and is partially overlapping a piece of paper with scribbled black lines. There's a small notation "#03" in the top right corner of the background paper.

A sketch of a classical building with columns and multiple windows, featuring a prominent central pediment. The drawing is detailed on the left side, while the right side is obscured by abstract purple and black scribbles. A tree silhouette is visible on the left, and there's a curved pathway in front of the building. The paper appears aged, with creases and a yellow adhesive note on the top right corner.

A hand-drawn illustration on a piece of paper featuring three animal silhouettes: a horse with a rider, a deer with large antlers, and a goat with curved horns. The animals are colored in with a dark hue, possibly black or purple, against a white background. There are handwritten notes and numbers on the paper, suggesting this might be a draft or part of a series.

A panoramic sketch of a mountainous landscape on folded paper, with black outlines and highlights in orange and green. Some areas are filled with purple, and there are handwritten notes and arrows around the edges.

Illustration of a stylized handgun with a purple and black color scheme on a cream background. The gun features abstract cut-out shapes within its silhouette.

A simple black and white line drawing of a globe centered on the North Atlantic, showing parts of North America, Europe, and Africa, on a cream-colored background.

Illustration of a person with an exaggerated expression, featuring wide eyes and an open mouth as if shouting or singing. The character has purple-tinted hair with a hair clip, and is wearing a black top with a ruffled collar. The drawing is done in a simple, cartoonish style with bold outlines and minimal color, on an off-white paper background.

A hand-drawn sketch of a modern building with multiple floors, featuring a wavy roofline and large windows. The drawing is done on a strip of paper with torn edges and tape marks, with annotations and arrows suggesting design modifications.

Jenny Holzer
35 works in the collection, 9 exhibitions

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