Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Ibrahim El-Salahi. It dates from 2016 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 2016 portfolio of twelve etchings by Ibrahim El-Salahi, a Sudanese artist and former diplomat. The work is part of his ongoing exploration of a distinct Sudanese visual language.
Technique & Style
The portfolio showcases El-Salahi's innovative fusion of Islamic calligraphic traditions with modern artistic practices, characteristic of the Hurufiyya movement and the Khartoum School.
Subject & Meaning
One etching features a simple composition with orange text on a green background, reading 'Ibrahim El-Salahi' and 'THE GROUP'. The straightforward typography creates a striking contrast between the bold text and the solid green field.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ibrahim El-Salahi (Arabic: إبراهيم الصلحي, born 5 September 1930) is a Sudanese painter, former public servant and diplomat.
