Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Ava Gerber. It dates from 1997 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a mixed-media print created by Ava Gerber in 1997. It is part of a portfolio of five aquatints that showcase various intaglio and relief techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a floral design with pink and purple flowers, green stems, and leaves, overlaid by a brown rectangular shape with a rough edge, evoking torn paper or fabric. The delicate flowers and layered composition suggest an exploration of texture and depth.
Technique & Style
Gerber combined aquatint, screenprint, and collage to create the work, incorporating multiple techniques such as embossing, photogravure, and etching. The varied methods result in a layered, textured image with intricate details.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ava Gerber (born 1961) is an American artist. Her work is included in the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles and the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
