Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Philippe Parreno. It dates from 2001 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 2001 digital inkjet print by French artist Philippe Parreno, presents a serene, dreamlike scene. A rocky outcrop rises from calm water, reflecting the sky, while a grassy slope meets the shore on the right. A parked yellow vehicle with red taillights sits in the foreground, under soft, artificial-looking light. The bright yet muted colors create a sense of stillness and strangeness.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Untitled is a tranquil, possibly staged, landscape. The juxtaposition of natural elements (rock, water, hill) with a man-made object (the vehicle) may suggest a narrative or thematic tension, characteristic of Parreno's explorations of time, space, and representation.
Technique & Style
Parreno utilizes digital inkjet printing to achieve the work's distinctive visual qualities: soft, artificial light and bright, muted colors. This technique contributes to the overall sense of detachment and the blurring of reality and staging.
History & Provenance
Created in 2001, Untitled is part of Parreno's body of work from the 1990s onwards, which redefines notions of time and exhibition space. The piece is currently held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Context
Within Parreno's broader practice, which spans film, installation, performance, and drawing, Untitled reflects his interest in expanded narratives and the manipulation of spatial and temporal perceptions.
Legacy
As part of MoMA's collection, Untitled contributes to the institution's holdings of contemporary art that experiment with spatial and luminous effects, influencing perceptions of digital printmaking in fine art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Philippe Parreno (born 1964 in Grenoble, France) is a French contemporary artist, living and working in Paris.
