Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Christopher Wool. It dates from 2005 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 2005 print portfolio by Christopher Wool, comprising six etchings and four aquatints. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portfolio features six prints with a repeated phrase 'SELL THE HOUSE SELL THE CAR SELL THE KIDS' in a single black line of uneven text, creating a stuttering effect. The text fragments disrupt the empty space, presenting a disjointed and provocative message.
Technique & Style
The text appears handmade yet mechanized, with a quality suggesting a typed output produced in a state of distraction. The contrast between the off-white paper and the black text creates a strong visual effect, exploiting the chiaroscuro technique to emphasize the text.
Artist & collection
