Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Sarah Crowner. It dates from 2023 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 2023 lithograph by American artist Sarah Crowner, characterized by geometric abstraction and vibrant color interactions, reflecting her exploration of hard-edge painting principles.
Subject & Meaning
The composition juxtaposes contrasting elements: a rough, brushy blue shape with an intrusive bright red triangle above, and a smooth blue circle on a black base below, generating a sense of quiet tension through textural and spatial relationships.
Technique & Style
Executed as a lithograph, the work showcases Crowner's use of simple, bold shapes and color contrasts, blending the precision of lithography with expressive brushwork textures, echoing the hard-edge style's emphasis on clean forms.
History & Provenance
Created in 2023, the lithograph is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, marking a continuation of Crowner's geometric abstraction explorations.
Context
Situated within Crowner's broader practice, *Untitled* reflects her ongoing dialogue with 1950s-60s hard-edge painting, adapted through her distinctive approach to color and texture.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sarah Crowner (born 1974) is an American painter best known for her geometric abstractions that evoke the style of hard-edge painting of the 1950s and 60s.
