Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Sigfredo Chacón, acrylic, 2000
Untitled, by Sigfredo Chacón, acrylic, 2000

Untitled is an acrylic painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Sigfredo Chacón. It dates from 2000 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is an abstract acrylic painting on wood by Sigfredo Chacón, created in 2000. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features a grid of black squares on a white background, with rough, textured edges and occasional red dots in the corners. The irregularities in the grid pattern suggest a handmade quality.

Technique & Style

Chacón employed thick paint, or impasto, to create the uneven lines and textured edges of the squares, contrasting with the overall grid structure. The technique adds a tactile quality to the work.

Artist & collection

Artist

Sigfredo Chacón

Sigfredo Chacón (b. 1950) was a Venezuelan artist, born in Caracas.

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