Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Nina Bovasso, watercolor, 1998
Untitled, by Nina Bovasso, watercolor, 1998

Untitled is a watercolor print by Nina Bovasso. It dates from 1998 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a screenprint with watercolor additions, part of a mixed-media portfolio created in 1998. The work combines a screenprinted city map with loose, expressive watercolor elements.

Subject & Meaning

The subject appears to be an abstracted cityscape, conveyed through tiny, repeating lines forming a blob-like shape. The addition of soft, colorful watercolor splashes and scattered star shapes may suggest a dreamlike or whimsical interpretation of urban space.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a hybrid technique, layering screenprinting with subsequent watercolor glazing. This process yielded a loose, sketch-like quality, with transparent watercolor washes overlaying the black printed lines.

History & Provenance

Created in 1998, the work is part of a diverse portfolio including screenprints, a lithograph, and a screenprinted cover. It is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Museum of Modern Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.