Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Gordon A. Smith. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Gordon Appelbe Smith's 1968 screenprint 'Untitled' is part of a portfolio of 13 prints, one featuring hand additions. The work showcases the artist's experimentation with printmaking techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print explores the relationship between abstraction and representation through its geometric composition. Straight lines and bright colors interact to create a dynamic visual effect.
Technique & Style
Characterized by crisp edges and unblended colors, the screenprint features thick black stripes intersected by white rectangles and bands of blue, pink, and green. The color transitions are abrupt, resulting in a graphic, block-like appearance.
History & Provenance
Smith, an English-born Canadian artist, taught at the Vancouver School of Art and the University of British Columbia for nearly four decades. The print is held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gordon Appelbe Smith (June 18, 1919 – January 18, 2020) was an English-born Canadian artist, known for expanding the dialogue between abstraction and representation, working with mediums such as painting, printmaking, and sculpting.
