Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Iyola Kingwatsiak. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1963 engraving by Iyola Kingwatsiak, depicts a dramatic scene involving a human, a bear, and a bird. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving shows a person in a white parka, armed with a spear, standing near a bear attacking a bird. The subject's intent—whether to hunt the bear or protect the bird—remains ambiguous.
Technique & Style
The engraving utilizes cross-hatching, a labor-intensive technique involving layered, closely spaced parallel lines, to achieve nuanced shading and texture, thereby enhancing the image's depth and dimensionality.
History & Provenance
Created in 1963, the work is currently held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Iyola Kingwatsiak (1933–2000) was an Inuit and Canadian artist, born in Kinngait.
