Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Kiki Smith. It dates from 1988 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1988, this untitled work by Kiki Smith consists of a screenprint executed on a continuous sheet formed by thirty‑six pieces of handmade Thai paper. The piece is part of the Museum of Modern Art’s collection and presents a linear sequence of modestly sized images that together form a unified visual field.
Subject & Meaning
Each panel depicts a seated woman cradling an infant, rendered in stark black and white. The recurring pose suggests a meditation on maternal intimacy, while subtle variations in the figures hint at the nuances of individual experience within a shared ritual.
Technique & Style
The artist employed screenprinting to achieve clean, decisive outlines that contrast sharply with the light, textured surface of the Thai paper. The handmade substrate bears a slight creasing and a weathered tone, enhancing the tactile quality and emphasizing the work’s handcrafted character.
History & Provenance
The print was produced in 1988 and subsequently entered the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Its acquisition reflects the institution’s interest in late‑20th‑century printmaking and the work of artists exploring themes of the body and domesticity.
Artist & collection
Artist
Kiki Smith is a German-born American artist whose work has addressed the themes of sex, birth and regeneration.
