Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Bruce Nauman. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
The portfolio 'Untitled' is a set of five screenprints created by American artist Bruce Nauman in 1970. It is a representative work within his diverse practice, which encompasses various mediums including sculpture, photography, and performance.
Subject & Meaning
The prints depict intimate, close-up views of body parts, capturing private moments. The images feature hands covering a face, a torso, a hand on a chest, a mouth with a brush, and a face with a hand near the mouth, evoking a sense of raw, personal vulnerability.
Technique & Style
The screenprints are characterized by their grainy texture and faded color palette, predominantly yellows and whites, giving them a worn, photographic quality. Nauman's use of a straightforward printing technique contributes to the rough, unpolished appearance of the images.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bruce Nauman (born December 6, 1941) is an American artist. His practice spans a broad range of media including sculpture, photography, neon, video, drawing, printmaking, and performance. Nauman lives near Galisteo, New Mexico.
