Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Colin Smith. It dates from 2012 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2012, this screenprint by Colin Smith forms part of a series of thirty-one works produced for a single portfolio. The piece is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it is displayed among other examples of contemporary printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The composition consists of a stark white field interrupted by a solid black circle bisected by a thin white line. Beneath the shape, the phrase “OCCUPY EVERYTHING” appears in bold red lettering, presenting a direct textual command that interacts with the minimal visual elements.
Technique & Style
Executed as a screenprint, the work relies on flat areas of color and precise line work typical of the medium. The contrast of black, white, and red creates a visual hierarchy, while the clean geometry underscores the artist’s interest in reduction and conceptual clarity.
History & Provenance
The print was produced as one of a limited series of thirty-one screenprints in 2012. It entered the Museum of Modern Art’s collection shortly after its creation, where it remains accessible for study and exhibition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Colin Smith kept a studio lit by the same flickering bulb for twenty years, convinced the harsh light kept his colors honest.
