Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by Katja Strunz. It dates from 2003 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
A large, textured triangular element overlays the scene, its edges fragmented and partially torn, contributing to a sense of rupture within the image.
Created in 2003, this untitled work by Katja Strunz consists of a collage assembled from printed paper and cut‑and‑pasted fragments. The composition is dominated by a monochrome photograph depicting a river flowing past a rocky shore, with distant trees and structures visible. A large, textured triangular element overlays the scene, its edges fragmented and partially torn, contributing to a sense of rupture within the image.
Subject & Meaning
The central photographic element suggests a natural landscape—perhaps a waterfall or riverbank—while the superimposed triangle disrupts the view, hinting at themes of fragmentation, displacement, or the intrusion of constructed forms into the natural world. The juxtaposition invites contemplation of how environments are mediated, altered, or obscured by human intervention and visual fragmentation.
Technique & Style
Strunz employs a mixed‑media collage technique, layering printed paper with cut‑out sections that retain the texture of the original surface. The triangular overlay is composed of similarly printed material, but its fragmented edges and missing pieces create a tactile contrast. The monochrome palette and the interplay of photographic realism with abstracted paper forms generate depth and visual tension.
History & Provenance
The piece entered the collection of the Museum of Modern Art shortly after its creation, becoming part of the institution’s holdings of early‑2000s contemporary collage. Its acquisition reflects MoMA’s interest in works that explore the boundaries between photography, drawing, and assemblage during that period.
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