Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Jules Olitski. It dates from 1989 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1989 print by Jules Olitski, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It combines aquatint with dremel-scratching.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a dominant pale yellow field, edged by a thin, uneven green line and punctuated by small red accents at the corners. The overall effect is one of soft, expansive color.
Technique & Style
Olitski employed a dremel tool to scratch the print's surface, creating the border. This unconventional use of a power tool adds a distinctive texture to the work.
Context
Untitled is characteristic of Olitski's exploration of color and form, which often emphasized simplicity and boldness.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jevel Demikovski, known professionally as Jules Olitski, was an American painter, printmaker, and sculptor.
