Untitled ["tattoo" book] 1971

"Untitled ["tattoo" book]" (1971) is a small-scale work by the American artist James McCracken Jr., renowned for his minimalist sculptures. The work, executed in black ink on a white ground, features a stylized bird-like figure with prominent claws. The artist, born in 1942 and active until his death in 2017, was known for his abstract forms and stark minimalism, often drawing inspiration from everyday objects. This work, despite its simplicity, is imbued with McCracken's characteristic focus on form and the interplay of positive and negative space, making it an engaging and thought-provoking example of his style.