Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Alison Saar. It dates from 2017 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 2017 woodcut by Alison Saar, utilizing vintage linen seed sacks as the printing medium. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
A tall, dark figure stands prominently on a heap of worn, patched seed sacks. The figure's robust, carved form conveys a sense of quiet strength, suggesting it bears more than physical weight, possibly alluding to emotional or symbolic burdens.
Technique & Style
Saar employed woodcut techniques, carving the design into wood before printing it directly onto vintage linen seed sacks. This process imbues the work with a raw, textured quality, while the sacks' pre-existing history and wear add depth.
History & Provenance
Created in 2017, the work is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
Context
The incorporation of vintage seed sacks, once used for agricultural purposes, layers the artwork with historical and material significance, bridging the object's past life with its present artistic function.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alison Saar is a Los Angeles-based sculptor, mixed-media, and installation artist.
