Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Keith Sonnier. It dates from 1994 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1994 series of five accordion-folded photoetchings by Keith Sonnier, with collage elements added to two of the pieces.
Technique & Style
Sonnier employed photoetching to create images on paper, subsequently enhancing some with real materials such as fabric or metal foil. The accordion-fold format allows the work to stand upright, with folds that cast changing shadows as the viewer moves around it.
Subject & Meaning
The work features tall sheets of paper, approximately five feet high, lined with grays, blues, and blacks, and adorned with glued-on photos and shapes. The use of mixed media and unconventional formats reflects Sonnier's ongoing experimentation.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. It was created by Sonnier, known for his work with neon and ephemeral materials, in 1994.
Context
Sonnier's practice is associated with the Process Art movement, characterized by the incorporation of ephemeral materials and light. His innovative use of neon in sculpture has earned international recognition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Keith Sonnier (July 31, 1941 – July 18, 2020) was a postminimalist sculptor, performance artist, video and light artist.
