Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Matthew Barney. It dates from 1997 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1997 print by Matthew Barney, created using a combination of photolithograph, screenprint, hot stamp, and embossing techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in a dark gown within a bold, Y-shaped frame, set against a grid background. Her pale face is accentuated with dark makeup, and her hairstyle is styled upwards. The image explores themes of conflict, transformation, and the interplay between natural and cultural systems.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Barney's use of layered printing techniques, incorporating raised textures and metallic sheen. The combination of photolithograph, screenprint, hot stamp, and embossing creates a complex, non-uniform visual effect.
Context
This print is part of Barney's early practice, which initially combined sculpture, performance, and video before expanding into film, as seen in his later work, The Cremaster Cycle.
Artist & collection
Artist
Matthew Barney (born March 25, 1967) is an American contemporary artist and film director who works in the fields of sculpture, film, photography and drawing.
