Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by John Newsom. It dates from 2006 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
The rose isn’t just drawn—it’s built up in layers, almost like a collage.
This print shows a single pink rose on a dark background. The edges look soft, like it’s melting into the black. The colors don’t match real life—it’s more dream than flower.
Newsom made this in 2006 using screens and digital layers. He often mixes old print tricks with new tech. The rose isn’t just drawn—it’s built up in layers, almost like a collage.
Look up John Newsom next to see how he blends old and new.
Overview
Untitled (2006) is a screenprint by American artist John Newsom, part of a mixed portfolio combining digital prints, screenprints, and collage elements. The work features a single pink rose on a dark background, characterized by soft edges and unnatural coloration, blending traditional and modern printmaking techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Untitled is a dreamlike, solitary pink rose, its abstracted representation prioritizing expressive quality over realism. This treatment aligns with Newsom’s exploration of natural themes through distorted, emotive depictions.
Technique & Style
Newsom employed a hybrid approach for Untitled, layering screenprint techniques with digital elements and potential collage additions (though none are visible in this specific work). The rose’s textured, gestural appearance reflects Newsom’s signature densely layered mark-making.
History & Provenance
Created in 2006, Untitled is now part of The Museum of Modern Art’s collection, reflecting its significance in Newsom’s oeuvre and the institution’s recognition of his innovative printmaking practices.
Context
Untitled exemplifies Newsom’s broader practice of blending traditional mediums (like screenprinting) with contemporary digital tools, a method consistent across his body of work that challenges the boundaries between old and new artistic techniques.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Newsom (born 1970 in Hutchinson, Kansas) is an American painter best known for his thickly layered, gestural paintings of pastoral flora and fauna subject matter.
