Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Jonathan Horowitz. It dates from 1996 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Created in 1996, this work consists of five sheets of printed paper joined to form a single composition.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1996, this work consists of five sheets of printed paper joined to form a single composition. Ink marks a tightly packed grid of circular forms that vary in size and in whether they are filled or merely outlined. The uniform arrangement produces a visual field of repeated, minimalist elements across the combined surface.
Subject & Meaning
The piece presents a systematic array of dots that invites consideration of how simple visual units can convey complex ideas about communication. By juxtaposing solid and outlined circles, the work hints at contrasts between presence and absence, suggesting a dialogue between different modes of information exchange.
Technique & Style
Using ink applied directly onto printed paper, the artist achieves a uniform, high-contrast surface. The dots are rendered with precise control, their dense placement leaving no gaps between them. This method emphasizes repetition and uniformity, aligning the work with minimalist strategies while retaining a hand-made quality.
History & Provenance
The artist, a New York‑based practitioner born in 1966, produced the piece as part of his broader exploration of media, politics, and consumer culture. The work remains documented as an example of his early investigations into the intersections of visual language and cultural discourse.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jonathan Horowitz (born 1966) is a New York-based artist working in video, sculpture, sound installation, and photography.
