Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Ólafur Elíasson. It dates from 2005 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2005, Untitled consists of a systematic arrangement of forty‑eight photogravure prints. Each print is a small rectangle displaying a single, uniform hue, organized in a grid that moves from deep, near‑black tones through a spectrum of purples, blues, greens, yellows, oranges, and reds before returning to darker shades. The work is part of the Museum of Modern Art’s collection.
Technique & Style
The series employs photogravure, a printmaking process that transfers ink onto paper by means of a chemically etched plate, allowing precise control of tone and color. By isolating each hue in its own rectangular cell, Eliasson emphasizes the materiality of color as discrete, self‑contained units, creating a visual puzzle rather than a blended field.
Artist Context
Olafur Eliasson, born in 1967 to Icelandic and Danish parents, is recognized for large‑scale installations that engage natural phenomena such as light, water, and air. Since founding Studio Olafur Eliasson in Berlin in 1995, he has pursued spatial research that often translates environmental experiences into controlled, reproducible forms, a concern reflected in this color‑grid series.
History & Provenance
Untitled was produced as a limited series of forty‑eight prints in 2005. The work entered the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it remains accessible for study and exhibition, illustrating the museum’s commitment to contemporary print media.
Artist & collection
Artist
Olafur Eliasson (Icelandic: Ólafur Elíasson; born 5 February 1967) is an Icelandic–Danish artist known for sculptured and large-scaled installation art employing elemental materials such as light, water, and air temperature to enhance the…
