Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Nathlie Provosty. It dates from 2016 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled print by Nathlie Provosty, created in 2016, is a mixed-media artwork combining multiple printmaking techniques. Held in The Museum of Modern Art’s collection, it exemplifies the artist’s exploration of visual paradox and spatial illusion through layered, textured surfaces.
Subject & Meaning
The composition contrasts a textured, black upper section with a pristine, white lower half. The hand-carved, wavy lines in the black area introduce elements of misperception and illusion, characteristic of Provosty’s broader artistic themes.
Technique & Style
The work integrates several printmaking methods: lithography, woodcut, drypoint, photogravure, and silkscreen. The black section is specifically a woodcut, with visible, hand-carved lines and layered ink, contributing to the overall tactile and visual complexity.
History & Provenance
Created in 2016, the print is part of The Museum of Modern Art’s collection, reflecting its recognition within the contemporary art landscape.
Context
Provosty’s practice, based in Brooklyn, spans painting, drawing, and artist’s books. This work aligns with her interest in challenging perception through multi-layered, textured artworks.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nathlie Provosty (born 1981 in Cincinnati, Ohio), is an American visual artist living in Brooklyn, New York, working in painting, drawing, and artist’s books.
