Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by June Wayne. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1970 lithograph by June Wayne, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print features splattered ink and distorted lettering, with the phrases 'the command' and 'occas' visible at the top and bottom. A faint umbrella shape is discernible in the center, set against a textured, paint-like background.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a spontaneous, expressive style, characterized by ink splatters and uneven letterforms, creating a raw, unpolished effect.
Context
As a lithograph, the work utilizes a printmaking technique that involves transferring ink from a stone or metal plate to paper, allowing for unique textures and effects.
Artist & collection
Artist
June Claire Wayne was an American painter, printmaker, tapestry innovator, educator, and activist. She founded Tamarind Lithography Workshop (1960–1970), a then California-based nonprofit print shop dedicated to lithography.
