Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Jacqueline Humphries. It dates from 2008 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is an abstract oil-on-linen painting created by Jacqueline Humphries in 2008. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Technique & Style
The painting features thick, textured brushstrokes achieved through the use of impasto, a technique where paint is applied heavily to create a raised, three-dimensional effect. The dominant colors are black, white, and gray, which are applied in a manner that creates a dense, chaotic composition.
Subject & Meaning
The work does not depict recognizable forms or shapes, and its meaning is not explicitly tied to specific references or symbols. Humphries' practice often explores themes related to visual culture, though this piece does not incorporate overt technological or digital elements.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacqueline Humphries (born November 17, 1960, in New Orleans) is a renowned American abstract painter married to Tony Oursler.
