Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a work on paper by Park McArthur. It dates from 2018 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 2018 work on paper by Park McArthur, is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Executed in ballpoint pen on printed paper, this piece distinguishes itself through the artist's choice of a mundane writing instrument.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Untitled is not explicitly stated, leaving interpretation open. The artwork's significance lies in its materiality and the artist's deliberate use of a common tool, inviting reflection on the nature of art-making.
Technique & Style
McArthur employs ballpoint pen in a manner that, while not akin to impasto's textured quality due to the medium's constraints, shares a spirit of exploring material limitations. The work's simplicity belies a thoughtful engagement with the capabilities of a everyday writing tool.
History & Provenance
Created in 2018, Untitled is held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art, indicating its recognition within the contemporary art canon.
Artist & collection
Artist
Park McArthur is a conceptual artist living in New York City who works in sculpture, installation, text, and sound. McArthur is a wheelchair user whose work uses this position to inform her art.
