Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Joan Jonas. It dates from 1979 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1979 aquatint print by Joan Jonas, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print features five white, irregular lines arcing across a black background, with varying thickness and subtle drips and splatters along their edges. The contrast between the dark background and white lines creates a striking visual effect.
Technique & Style
The aquatint technique allows for nuanced tonal transitions, while the loose, handmade quality of the print imbues it with a sense of energy.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joan Jonas is an American visual artist and a pioneer of video and performance art, "a central figure in the performance art movement of the late 1960s".
