Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint drawing by Frances Stark. It dates from 2008 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled drawing by Frances Stark is a collage of cut-and-pasted printed and colored papers on paper, created in 2008. It features three female figures arranged vertically, with bold, patterned dresses and simple facial features.
Subject & Meaning
The figures, with their identical black hair and varied dress patterns, may evoke themes of identity and multiplicity. The repetition of circular motifs in their dresses could suggest a connection between the figures or a shared experience.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Stark's use of collage to explore the interplay between text and image, although no text is visible here. The dresses' intricate patterns, composed of small, identical circles with varying internal designs, demonstrate a meticulous and layered approach to composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frances Stark (born 1967) is an interdisciplinary artist and writer, whose work centers on the use and meaning of language, and the translation of this process into the creative act.
