Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Sam Moyer, ink, 2018
Untitled, by Sam Moyer, ink, 2018

Untitled is an ink print by Sam Moyer. It dates from 2018 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a print created by American artist Sam Moyer in 2018 using etching and aquatint techniques. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print features a grid of small, uneven squares on a light gray background, created by thin black lines. Two tiny marks in the grid may represent the artist's initials or signature.

Technique & Style

The artwork showcases Moyer's use of etching and aquatint, techniques that involve using ink and acid on metal to achieve the desired pattern. The uneven lines give the grid a slightly wobbly appearance.

Artist & collection

Artist

Sam Moyer

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.

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