Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint drawing by Jörg Schlick. It dates from 1986 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1986 by Austrian conceptual artist Jörg Schlick, *Untitled* is a mixed-media drawing that combines pressure-sensitive synthetic polymer sheeting, tape, and paint on a mirror substrate.
Subject & Meaning
The work eschews representational imagery, instead emphasizing abstract, geometric forms and clashing colors (purple, gold, brown) that interact in a dynamic, non-representational composition.
Technique & Style
Schlick's technique involves layering and overlapping disparate materials, including textured and patterned elements (e.g., woven, dotted), which, when reflected on the mirror surface, create shimmering, fuzzy effects at the edges.
History & Provenance
A founding member of the Lord Jim Lodge artists' association, Schlick often incorporated its motifs into his work. *Untitled* is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Context
As a conceptual artist working across multiple mediums, Schlick's *Untitled* reflects his explorations of materiality and perception, characteristic of late 20th-century avant-garde practices.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jörg Schlick (1951 – 29 December 2005) was an Austrian conceptual artist, writer, painter, musician and curator.
