Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Cheyney Thompson, 2012
Untitled, by Cheyney Thompson, 2012

Untitled is a print by Cheyney Thompson. It dates from 2012 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 2012 print by Cheyney Thompson, comprising five layered sheets of paper with a computer-generated plotter pen drawing. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The work features a central, dark, amorphous shape resembling a tangled cluster or static burst, surrounded by empty white space. The abstract form invites interpretation, with its simplicity and mechanized creation process contributing to its enigmatic presence.

Technique & Style

Thompson employed a plotter pen, controlled by a computer, to create the intricate, layered lines that form the composition. This method results in a precise, mechanical aesthetic that contrasts with the organic appearance of the central shape.

Artist & collection

Artist

Cheyney Thompson

Cheyney Thompson (b. 1975) was an American artist, born in Baton Rouge.

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