Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Sam Moyer. It dates from 2022 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled aquatint print by Sam Moyer is a complex arrangement of geometric forms. Created in 2022, it is part of Moyer's practice that engages with the work of various contemporary and modern artists.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a grid of small, light gray squares on a dark background, with a large gray circle at its center. The squares vary in shade and texture, creating a nuanced visual field.
Technique & Style
The use of aquatint allows for a range of tonal values and textures, evident in the varying shades and surfaces of the squares. The overall effect is one of subtle complexity.
History & Provenance
The print is held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, indicating its significance within contemporary art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sam Moyer (born 1983, Chicago, Illinois) is an American artist living and working in Brooklyn, New York. Her work has been positioned alongside that of artists Mika Tajima, R. H. Quaytman, Cheyney Thompson, and Helen Frankenthaler.
