The artwork entitled “Untitled” (Portrait of Ross in L.A.) was created by Felix Gonzalez-Torres in 1991. It is an installation piece categorized under the Conceptual Art movement and is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
The artwork is characterized by a mound of multi-colored, individually-wrapped candies, specifically in shades of red, blue, and silver. The candies are piled directly onto the floor in a corner, forming a pyramidic shape. With an invitation extended to viewers to take pieces of candy from the pile, the artwork continuously changes and morphs through audience interaction. This interplay of presence, absence, and participation serves as a dynamic memorial and commentary on the artist’s themes.
