Artwork
Untitled (Habitation XIII)
Untitled (Habitation XIII) is a print by Cristina Iglesias. It dates from 2002 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Untitled (Habitation XIII) is a silkscreen print executed on an aluminum sheet. The work measures a modest size and belongs to a limited edition that derives from larger screenprints the artist produced on copper. Its surface is metallic, reflecting light and emphasizing the flatness of the medium while the image within suggests depth.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a dimly lit interior space rendered as a faint network of walls and openings. Though abstract, the composition alludes to architectural forms reminiscent of southern Spanish Moorish structures. Simultaneously, the depicted space references makeshift shelters constructed from discarded materials, evoking themes of homelessness and displacement.
Technique & Style
Iglesias employed traditional silkscreen methods, layering ink onto the aluminum substrate to achieve delicate line work that contrasts with the heavy, industrial feel of the metal. The print’s intricate detailing creates an illusion of three‑dimensionality, yet the reflective surface of the aluminum foregrounds the flat, graphic quality of the medium.
History & Provenance
Created by Spanish artist Cristina Iglesias, who resides and works in Madrid, the piece is part of a series that expands upon her larger copper screenprints. The edition was produced as a smaller, more accessible version of those earlier works, maintaining the artist’s interest in translating sculptural installations into two‑dimensional formats.
Context
Iglesias is primarily known for large‑scale installations that manipulate architectural space, often using metal and other industrial materials. This print translates those concerns into a graphic medium, preserving the tension between surface and depth that characterizes her three‑dimensional projects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cristina Iglesias (born 1956) is a Spanish installation artist and sculptor living and working in Torrelodones, Madrid.
