Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Esterio Segura, ink, 2007
Untitled, by Esterio Segura, ink, 2007

Untitled is an ink print by Esterio Segura. It dates from 2007 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a mixed-media print created by Esterio Segura in 2007, combining drypoint, woodcut, screenprint, and embossing techniques. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a surreal, fragmented collision of a car and an airplane, presented in a deliberately flat, sketchy manner. The composition focuses attention on the bizarre juxtaposition of the two vehicles.

Technique & Style

Segura employed a range of printing techniques to achieve layered, varied textures: sharp lines contrast with fuzzy ones, and select elements are embossed, creating a subtle, raised effect against a predominantly empty background.

History & Provenance

Created in 2007, the work is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Esterio Segura

Esterio Segura (b. 1970) was a Cuban artist, born in Santiago de Cuba.

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