Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Tim Rollins K.O.S. (Kids of Survival), acrylic, 1989
Untitled, by Tim Rollins K.O.S. (Kids of Survival), acrylic, 1989

Untitled is an acrylic print by Tim Rollins K.O.S. (Kids of Survival). 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 Tim Rollins and K.O.S., a group of Bronx teenagers. It is a mixed-media work held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Technique & Style

The print combines photolithography with acrylic paint and mica additions, giving it a sparkling effect. Mica, a light-reflecting mineral, creates the silver swirls and adds texture.

Subject & Meaning

The work features a dark background with swirling silver lines and small white dots, evoking a celestial or snowy scene. The imagery is open to interpretation.

Context

Tim Rollins and K.O.S. collaborated in the late 1980s, transforming found materials like books and music into art. Their process involved reinterpreting existing cultural artifacts.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Museum of Modern Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.