Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Kiki Smith. It dates from 2013 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Kiki Smith's 2013 'Untitled' is a digital print with hand additions, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a close-up of a face and neck enveloped in gauze or bandages, with the fabric pulled taut in some areas and loose in others. The image conveys a sense of fragility and vulnerability.
Technique & Style
The background features pale skin tones and sketchy pencil marks, while the gauze is rendered in a crumpled, uneven texture. Hand-added blue dots are scattered across the face, creating a sense of detail and intimacy.
Artist & collection
Artist
Kiki Smith is a German-born American artist whose work has addressed the themes of sex, birth and regeneration.
