Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Miroslav Šutej. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1965, this untitled screenprint by Croatian artist Miroslav Šutej is part of the collection at the Museum of Modern Art. The composition centers on a large circular form composed of intersecting black and white geometric fragments, which appear to dissolve into a network of thin, undulating black lines that occupy the upper portion of the sheet.
Subject & Meaning
The work juxtaposes ordered, crystalline structures with erratic, flowing lines, suggesting a tension between rigidity and movement. The fragmented circular mass evokes the visual impression of shattered glass or broken surfaces, while the surrounding tangled lines convey a sense of uncontrolled energy that both surrounds and infiltrates the central form.
Technique & Style
Executed as a screenprint, Šutej employs stark monochrome contrasts to emphasize the interplay of solid blocks and delicate line work. The precise registration of the black‑white fragments demonstrates meticulous screen‑printing control, whereas the looser, hand‑drawn quality of the upper lines introduces a more spontaneous, gestural element within the same medium.
History & Provenance
The piece was produced during a period when Šutej was exploring graphic experimentation and abstract visual language. After its creation, the print entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings, where it remains accessible for study and exhibition, reflecting the institution’s commitment to representing mid‑twentieth‑century European printmaking.
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