


Untitled (Rustle)
2006
Untitled (Rustle) presents a quietly observed interior scene, a solitary figure kneeling before a window while a lamp anchors the center of the composition and surrounding objects fill the room with a sense of accumulated, unhurried life. Rendered in pencil on paper, the work demonstrates Bollinger's early command of the medium, using line and tone to evoke atmosphere without sacrificing the specificity of place. The window, the figure's posture, the lamp's modest centrality, all suggest a moment suspended between stillness and the faint movement implied by the title, a rustle just beyond perception. Completed in 2006, this is an early work from Matt Bollinger, the American figurative artist born in 1980 who has since become recognized for his deeply attentive portrayals of ordinary people and domestic environments. Even at this early stage, the hallmarks of his mature practice are apparent: an interest in the psychological weight of everyday scenes, a preference for subjects caught in private, unremarkable moments, and a draftsmanship that rewards close looking. The intimacy of the sheet size reinforces that sense of closeness, as though the viewer has stepped quietly into a room not meant to be observed. Signed, titled, and dated on the reverse, the work is presented unframed, allowing the collector flexibility in how it enters a space. At under 30 centimeters, it carries an understated presence that suits a refined, considered collection, and its provenance from an established contemporary dealer adds confidence to the acquisition. For those drawn to Bollinger's larger paintings and animations, this pencil work offers a rare opportunity to engage with the artist at the foundational level of mark and observation.
- Medium
- Pencil on paper
- Overall
- Signed
- Yes
- Location
- Jarrett McCusker, New York, NY
- Spotted At
- Gallery · Jarrett McCuskerView on map
For Sale — $950
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