Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Ranjani Shettar. It dates from 2021 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, produced in 2021 by Ranjani Shettar, is a print that combines woodcut and screen‑printing processes. The work is part of a limited edition of sixty prints, with this particular piece numbered 25. It belongs to the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The composition presents a layered, folded landscape rendered in muted greens, yellows, and pale blues. The gentle hills and the suggestion of water and sky create a serene, abstracted environment, inviting contemplation of natural forms through a simplified color palette.
Technique & Style
Shettar employs both traditional woodcut carving and screen‑printing, then physically cuts and folds the printed sheets to build a three‑dimensional, stacked surface. The crisp edges of each layer reveal the precision of the carving, while the overlapping planes generate depth without relying on perspective.
History & Provenance
Created in 2021, the piece entered the Museum of Modern Art’s collection shortly after its completion, becoming part of the institution’s holdings of contemporary printmaking. Its edition number, 25 of 60, indicates it was produced as a limited series for collectors and museums.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ranjani Shettar is an Indian visual artist known for her large-scale sculptural installations.
