Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Kara Walker. It dates from 2018 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Kara Walker's 2018 lithograph, Untitled, is a print that explores themes of identity and history through stark visual contrasts. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print features two faces side by side, one dark and rounded with a pronounced smile, the other light and ghostly with a faint expression. The juxtaposition of these faces may interrogate historical narratives and social identities.
Technique & Style
Walker employed lithography to create the print, using ink and paper to achieve strong contrasts. The faces appear to be drawn quickly, with loose brushstrokes around the edges, giving the work a spontaneous, sketch-like quality.
Artist & collection
Artist
Kara Elizabeth Walker (born November 26, 1969) is an American contemporary painter, silhouettist, printmaker, sculptor, installation artist, filmmaker, and university professor, who explores race, gender, sexuality, violence, and identity…
