Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Kishio Suga in 1974.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

Artwork

Untitled

Kishio Suga , 1974

Untitled is an ink drawing by Kishio Suga. It dates from 1974 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled (1974) is a drawing by Japanese artist Kishio Suga, combining ink, torn and folded transparent paper, and metal grommets to explore spatial relationships and material interdependence.

Subject & Meaning

The work embodies the principles of Mono-ha, a movement emphasizing the dynamic interplay between natural and industrial elements in their unaltered states. Here, the contrast between organic paper edges and synthetic ink and grommets illustrates this concept.

Technique & Style

Suga employed a minimalist approach, applying thick, deliberate ink strips to pale, torn paper. The folds, tears, and grommets introduce a sense of tension and functionality, balancing the simplicity of the black lines.

History & Provenance

Created in 1974, this piece is characteristic of Suga's contribution to the Mono-ha movement, which flourished in Japan during the late 1960s and 1970s.

Context

Within the broader context of 1970s Japanese art, *Untitled* reflects Mono-ha's shift away from traditional sculpture towards ephemeral, site-sensitive installations that challenge perceptions of space and materiality.

Legacy

As a seminal Mono-ha work, *Untitled* influences subsequent generations of artists exploring the intersection of natural, industrial, and spatial elements in contemporary practice.

Artist & collection

Artist

Kishio Suga

Kishio Suga (菅木志雄, Suga Kishio) (born 1944), is a Japanese sculptor and installation artist currently living in Itō, Shizuoka, Japan.

Museum

Museum of Modern Art

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