Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a wood painting by Carlos Cruz-Diez. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is an abstract painting by Carlos Cruz-Diez, created in 1964. It is a mixed-media work held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Technique & Style
The painting features a grid of colored rectangles with oval shapes, separated by thin black lines on a black base. It incorporates synthetic polymer paint on wood and cardboard, with projecting plastic strips that alter the viewer's perception of color and light as they move around the work.
Subject & Meaning
The interactive elements of the painting create a dynamic visual experience, with colors appearing to shift and change as the viewer changes their vantage point.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carlos Cruz-Diez was a Venezuelan artist who played a central role in the development of Kinetic and Op art.
