Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Rodney Graham. It dates from 1990 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
The score is Wagner’s *Parsifal*, but Graham changed the last page.
Rodney Graham made this in 1990. It’s an accordion-folded musical score laid flat. The paper is white with black printed notes. It sits in a shallow shadow box.
The score is Wagner’s *Parsifal*, but Graham changed the last page. He turned the final chord into a single repeated note. The notes get smaller as they go, like they’re fading out.
This folds flat for travel but opens into a 55-inch-long sheet. See it in person at The Museum of Modern Art.
Overview
Untitled is a 1990 print by Rodney Graham, comprising an accordion-folded musical score displayed in a shallow shadow box.
Subject & Meaning
The score is from Wagner's opera Parsifal, with Graham altering the final page to feature a single, repeated note in diminishing size, creating a fading effect.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its unique format: an accordion-folded sheet that can be compactly stored or extended to its full 55-inch length.
History & Provenance
The piece is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, exemplifying Graham's work as a Canadian artist associated with the Vancouver School.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Rodney Graham (January 16, 1949 – October 22, 2022) was a Canadian visual artist and musician. He was closely associated with the Vancouver School.
