Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Enrique Climent. It dates from 1978 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Enrique Climent’s 1978 screenprint, untitled, presents an arrangement of domestic kitchen implements—pots, a kettle, a ladle and a spoon—layered atop a textured, uneven ground. The composition relies on bold, flat shapes outlined in dark lines, filled with muted tones of brown, gold and black, creating a graphic yet tactile visual field.
Subject & Meaning
The work abstracts everyday utensils, stripping them of functional detail and reconfiguring them as geometric blocks. By juxtaposing familiar objects in a non‑representational manner, the print invites contemplation of the ordinary’s visual potential, suggesting a dialogue between the mundane and the formal qualities of shape and color.
Technique & Style
Executed as a screenprint, the piece employs stark, solid color areas and pronounced outlines characteristic of Climent’s graphic approach. The surface bears intentional scratches and unevenness, enhancing a raw, handcrafted feel that contrasts with the precision of the printed forms, emphasizing the tension between mechanical reproduction and manual intervention.
History & Provenance
Created in 1978, the untitled screenprint entered the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it remains part of the institution’s holdings of post‑1970s American printmaking. Its acquisition reflects MoMA’s interest in documenting the era’s experimental graphic practices.
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