Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Haku Maki. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a woodcut print created by Haku Maki in 1958. It features black shapes on a light background, with bold forms on the left and twisting lines on the right.
Technique & Style
The print showcases Maki's experimental approach, achieved through the woodcut technique, which yields sharp, clean lines. Maki was known for incorporating textures and Kanji characters into his work, although the latter is not evident in this particular piece.
Subject & Meaning
The composition is divided between large, abstract forms on the left, suggestive of tangled figures, and smaller, twisting lines on the right, evoking vines or moving figures. The simplicity of the design, using only black and a soft tan, adds to the enigmatic nature of the image.
History & Provenance
Haku Maki, born Maejima Tadaaki in 1924, was a self-taught sōsaku-hanga artist who briefly studied with Onchi Kōshirō. The print is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Maki Haku (巻白; 1924–2000) is the artistic name of Maejima Tadaaki, who was born in Ibaraki Prefecture.
