Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Christopher Wool, ink, 1985
Untitled, by Christopher Wool, ink, 1985

Untitled is an ink print by Christopher Wool. It dates from 1985 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1985 artist's book by Christopher Wool, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is a print made through photocopying and stamped ink additions.

Subject & Meaning

The work features a small red square on a largely blank white page, containing a faint, indistinct shape. The red square creates a visual contrast, drawing attention to the obscured form within, evoking a sense of secrecy or hidden meaning.

Technique & Style

The piece is created through layered photocopies and stamped ink, resulting in a simple yet complex composition. The use of photocopying and stamping produces a distinctive, somewhat blurred effect, contributing to the work's subtle, enigmatic quality.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Christopher Wool

Artist

Christopher Wool

Christopher Wool (b. 1955) was an American artist, born in Boston.

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