Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Jorge Pardo. It dates from 2012 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled (2012) is a portfolio of fifteen screenprints by Cuban-American artist Jorge Pardo, exemplifying his interdisciplinary approach to art, design, and architecture.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of one noted print within the portfolio is a bird in mid-flight, depicted with loose, sketchy lines against a bright yellow background, conveying a sense of dynamic movement and casual yet deliberate artistic intent.
Technique & Style
Pardo employed a restrained color palette (black and yellow) and screenprinting techniques to create bold, high-contrast images with a casual, doodle-like quality that belies intentional composition.
History & Provenance
Created in 2012 by Pardo, then a recipient of the 2010 MacArthur Fellowship, the portfolio is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Context
Reflecting Pardo's work in Mérida, Mexico, where he lives and works, *Untitled* intersects his interests in multiple artistic disciplines, from painting to architecture.
Legacy
As part of MoMA's collection, *Untitled* contributes to the institutional recognition of Pardo's innovative, cross-disciplinary practice.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jorge Pardo (born 1963, in Havana) is a Cuban-American artist and sculptor. Pardo's artwork explores the intersection of contemporary painting, design, sculpture, and architecture. In 2010, he was awarded a MacArthur…
