Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Jerry Kearns. It dates from 1992 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1992, this screenprint by Jerry Kearns forms part of a ten‑piece series. The work is part of the Museum of Modern Art’s collection. It presents a nocturnal interior scene in which two reclining figures occupy the foreground, while a mass of white silhouettes fills the background, suggesting a view through a window or screen.
Subject & Meaning
The foreground figures are rendered in muted blues, greens and reds; one is curled with a head resting on an arm, the other extends an arm outward. Behind them, a dense crowd of stark white forms creates a sense of tension between intimacy and collective chaos, inviting viewers to contemplate isolation amid a larger, indifferent group.
Technique & Style
Kearns employs the screenprinting process to achieve bold, flat areas of color bounded by strong outlines, reminiscent of graphic illustration. The limited palette and high contrast between dark tones and the luminous white crowd emphasize the graphic quality, while the layering of shapes produces a sense of depth without relying on traditional modeling.
History & Provenance
The print was produced as one of ten screenprints in a single portfolio, reflecting Kearns’s interest in serial production. After its creation, the work entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings, where it remains accessible for study and public display, representing an example of early 1990s American printmaking.
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