Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an unspecified painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Mark Bradford. It dates from 2016 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Mark Bradford's 2016 painting, Untitled, is a mixed-media work on canvas that combines various materials and techniques to create a complex, textured surface.
Subject & Meaning
The painting's abstract composition features earthy tones and bold streaks of color, with a central shape that is open to interpretation. The overall effect is one of controlled chaos, with layers of material and gesture creating a rich, visually complex image.
Technique & Style
Bradford's process involved building up layers of glue, paint, and fabric, then scratching and scraping into them to create a rough, textured surface. This technique contributes to the painting's dynamic, expressive quality.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art. Bradford, an American artist born in 1961, has exhibited his work internationally and represented the United States at the 2017 Venice Biennale.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mark Bradford (born November 20, 1961) is an American visual artist. Bradford was born, lives, and works in Los Angeles and studied at the California Institute of the Arts. Recognized for his collaged painting works,…
