Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Michael Armitage. It dates from 2022 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 2022 abstract painting by Michael Armitage, created with oil on lubugo bark cloth. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a vibrant, chaotic scene with figures standing, dancing, and reclining. A central figure lies on a pink cloth, surrounded by swirling colors and thick brushstrokes. The imagery blends cultural references and abstract expression.
Technique & Style
Armitage used lubugo bark cloth as the canvas, giving the work a rough, uneven texture. Thick, impasto paint adds to the dynamic energy of the scene, with colors clashing and blending in expressive strokes.
Context
Armitage's practice combines East African materials and cultural references with broader artistic traditions, situating his work within the contemporary abstract movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Michael Armitage (born 1984) is a British artist who was born in Kenya. In May 2022, the Royal Mint announced that he would design a new £1 coin for the United Kingdom, to be issued in 2023.
