Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Robert Gober. It dates from 2002 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 2002 lithograph by Robert Gober, part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. The print depicts a surreal, empty room with a central, faceless figure clad in a loose robe, surrounded by bare tree branches and a small open box.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure, devoid of facial features except for two dark circles, conveys an sense of anonymity or erasure. The desolate environment, with tree branches resembling cracks, and the enigmatic open box, suggest themes of isolation, vulnerability, or the search for meaning in emptiness.
Technique & Style
Gober employed lithography, a printmaking technique involving ink pressed onto stone, to produce multiple identical copies of the image. This method allowed for precise rendering of the piece's stark, haunting details.
History & Provenance
Created in 2002, the work is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, though its exhibition history and previous ownership are not detailed here.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Gober is an American sculptor. His work is often related to domestic and familiar objects such as sinks, doors, and legs.
