Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Julie Mehretu. It dates from 2002 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Julie Mehretu's Untitled is a 2002 lithograph on three sheets, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print features abstract, layered lines and shapes that evoke a sense of dynamic movement. The absence of recognizable forms allows the viewer to interpret the work in various ways, with the tangled web of lines and colors creating a sense of tension and flux.
Technique & Style
Mehretu employed lithography to achieve a multi-layered effect, with ink applied in stages to create areas of varying intensity. The resulting image is characterized by thick clusters and thin streaks of black ink, set against a predominantly white background with patches of pale blue, peach, and gray.
Artist & collection
Artist
Julie Mehretu is an Ethiopian American contemporary visual artist, known for her multi-layered paintings of abstracted landscapes on a large scale.
