Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Penny George. It dates from 2000 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a screenprint with etching from a 2000 portfolio of thirty-one mixed media prints by Penny George, currently in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a close-up of a hand clutching a rolled condom against a textured pink background. An eye is unexpectedly drawn on the palm, introducing a surreal element. Adjacent to the hand, a list titled 'How to Use a Condom' is rendered in a hasty, handwritten font, complete with crossed-out text and scribbles, conveying urgency and informality.
Technique & Style
The work combines screenprinting with etching, a technique involving carving images into metal plates. The textured background and rough font suggest an emphasis on tactile, expressive qualities, while the mixed media approach allows for both precise and spontaneous visual elements.
History & Provenance
Created in 2000, the piece is part of a larger portfolio of thirty-one mixed media prints. It is now held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Context
The inclusion of explicit contraceptive instructions alongside a surreal anatomical detail may reflect late 20th-century discussions around health, sexuality, and the body. The artwork’s themes and visual language position it within a broader contemporary art dialogue about personal and public health awareness.
Legacy
As part of MoMA’s collection, 'Untitled' contributes to the institutional recognition of mixed media printmaking and its capacity to address socially relevant topics through innovative visual storytelling. However, its specific influence or reception within the broader art historical narrative is not widely documented.
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