Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Mark Innerst, oil, 1986
Untitled, by Mark Innerst, oil, 1986

Untitled is an oil painting by the Neo Expressionist artist Mark Innerst. It dates from 1986 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Mark Innerst's 1986 painting, Untitled, is a mixed-media work held at The Museum of Modern Art. It combines oil and synthetic polymer paint on pressed wood with a carved-and-stained pine frame.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features a half-circle within a square frame, depicting a vibrant orange sky above a red landscape. The juxtaposition of these elements creates a sense of balance and harmony.

Technique & Style

The use of different materials and textures, including oil and synthetic polymer paint on pressed wood, adds depth to the work. The carved-and-stained pine frame is a distinctive aspect of the piece's overall composition.

Artist & collection

Artist

Mark Innerst

Mark Innerst (b. 1957) was an American artist, born in York.

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