Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Jorge Pardo, ink, 1997
Untitled, by Jorge Pardo, ink, 1997

Untitled is an ink print by Jorge Pardo. It dates from 1997 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1997 portfolio of nine unique screenprints by Jorge Pardo, a Cuban-American artist. It is held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The screenprints feature abstract, non-representational shapes in simple colors and clean lines, arranged to create a quiet, balanced composition. A typical print includes smooth, pale yellow forms on a white background, with varied shapes and a small black mark in one.

Technique & Style

Pardo employed screenprinting to achieve precise, flat colors and crisp lines, contributing to the works' minimalist aesthetic.

Context

Pardo's interdisciplinary practice, which blends painting, design, sculpture, and architecture, informs the portfolio's abstract, non-referential forms.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jorge Pardo

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…

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