Artwork
Untitled (Mouth)
Untitled (Mouth) is a drawing by Claudia Sarnthein. It dates from 2005 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Untitled (Mouth) is a drawing by Claudia Sarnthein, a German-born artist based in London since 1997, known for her practice spanning drawing, photography, and installation.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of this untitled work is a mouth, though the artist's approach emphasizes the distillation of essence over narrative, suggesting the mouth may serve as a primal, universal symbol rather than a specific reference.
Technique & Style
Created through a 'long non-verbal process of condensation', the drawing reflects Sarnthein's preference for the immediacy of drawing, allowing the image to guide the process without preconceived narrative or rationale.
History & Provenance
No specific historical or provenance details are provided for 'Untitled (Mouth)', emphasizing instead the artist's general practice and approach to drawing.
Context
Within Sarnthein's broader practice, 'Untitled (Mouth)' contrasts with her more conceptual, large-scale photographic projects, highlighting the direct, instantaneous nature of her drawing work.
Legacy
The legacy of 'Untitled (Mouth)' is not explicitly outlined, as the focus remains on the artist's methodology and the work's conceptual underpinnings rather than its impact or reception.
Artist & collection
Artist
Claudia Sarnthein’s drawings focus on the human mouth as a subject, often leaving the rest of the face blank.
