Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Lucy Raven. It dates from 2012 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2012, this screenprint titled *Untitled* belongs to the Museum of Modern Art’s collection. The work presents a lattice of vivid rectangles—yellow, blue, green, pink, red—set against a brick‑like surface. Small typographic notes in the lower corners reference film processes, including a Kodak logo, linking the visual field to photographic technology.
Subject & Meaning
The juxtaposition of bright color blocks with industrial‑type labels suggests an inquiry into how media capture and reproduce hue. By foregrounding terms such as “Telecine Analysis Film” and “Camera Negative 5600,” the piece invites viewers to consider the material conditions of image making and the translation of color through analog processes.
Technique & Style
Executed as a screenprint, the image relies on layered stencils to achieve flat, saturated fields and the subtle texture of the brick background. The faint fading of some rectangles hints at intentional wear, echoing the degradation often seen in printed film frames, while the crisp lettering underscores the work’s graphic precision.
History & Provenance
American artist Lucy Raven, born in 1977, produced the print as part of her broader practice that spans moving images, photography, sound, and performance. The piece entered MoMA’s collection shortly after its creation, reflecting the institution’s interest in contemporary investigations of media and materiality.
Context
Raven’s multidisciplinary approach frequently explores the intersections of technology, perception, and color. *Untitled* aligns with her other works that interrogate the visual language of film and digital screens, situating the print within ongoing dialogues about the legacy of analog processes in a largely digital art world.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lucy Raven (born 1977) is an American artist. Raven's work is multidisciplinary and includes moving image installations, photography, sound, animation and performative lectures.
