Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a photographic drawing by James Turrell. It dates from 1992 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1992 drawing by James Turrell, an artist known for his work with light and perception. The piece is created on a synthetic polymer sheet using a combination of synthetic polymer paint, photographic emulsion, and beeswax.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a dark, cloudy background with a central glowing circle containing three small black dots. A diamond-shaped frame surrounds the circle, evoking a window or portal. The composition invites the viewer to contemplate the interplay between light and darkness.
Technique & Style
Turrell's use of paint and beeswax achieves a soft, diffuse glow, while the dark background creates a sense of depth and weight. The textured, layered quality of the work contributes to its complex visual effect.
Context
Untitled reflects Turrell's ongoing exploration of light as a medium, a theme that is characteristic of his work and the Light and Space movement with which he is associated.
Artist & collection
Artist
James Turrell (born May 6, 1943) is an American artist known for his work within the Light and Space movement.
