Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Matt Connors. It dates from 2011 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled (2011) is a two-panel abstract painting by Matt Connors, executed in synthetic polymer paint and pencil on canvas. Comprising two tall, adjoining panels, the work features a predominantly bright yet muted color palette.
Subject & Meaning
As an abstract piece, the work's subject is non-representational, emphasizing expressive mark-making and color interaction over figurative content. The loose, unfinished appearance may suggest a focus on process and spontaneity.
Technique & Style
The painting exhibits expressive, messy brushstrokes, with evidence of scraping, layering, and potential accidental effects (e.g., smudges). Additional elements include a small black rectangle (pencil, lower right) and thin pencil lines (lower left), contrasting with the painterly dominant.
History & Provenance
Created in 2011, the piece is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, aligning it with the contemporary abstract art movement of the early 21st century.
Context
Matt Connors's practice, split between New York and Los Angeles, reflects a bi-coastal influence on his abstract output. This work, with its mixed media approach (paint and pencil), reflects the diversity of techniques within early 21st-century abstraction.
Legacy
While specific influence or legacy of this particular work is not broadly documented, it contributes to the broader discourse of contemporary abstract painting, characterized by experimentation with technique and the embrace of imperfection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Matt Connors (born 1973, Chicago) is an artist working predominantly in abstract painting.
