Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Peter Young. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1968 screenprint by Peter Young, currently part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Characterized by a densely packed field of tiny, uniformly sized dots in a vibrant spectrum of colors, the work eschews clear shapes or edges, instead presenting a dynamic, blurred expanse.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Untitled is abstract, focusing on the perceptual effects of color and pattern. The arrangement of dots creates a sense of movement and visual energy, engaging the viewer's perception and inviting interpretation of the shifting, cloud-like form.
Technique & Style
Executed as a screenprint, Untitled leverages the medium's capabilities to achieve uniform dot size and dense color saturation. The work's style, with its emphasis on dot pattern and color interaction, reflects Young's exploration of optical effects and viewer engagement.
History & Provenance
Created in 1968, Untitled is part of Peter Young's output from a period marked by experimentation with print techniques and optical art principles. The piece is now held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Peter Ford Young is an American painter. He is primarily known for his abstract paintings that have been widely exhibited in the United States and in Europe since the 1960s. His work is associated with Minimal Art,…
