Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Sister Sheila Flynn, 2000
Untitled, by Sister Sheila Flynn, 2000

Untitled is a print by Sister Sheila Flynn. It dates from 2000 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a mixed media print created by Sister Sheila Flynn in 2000, as part of a portfolio of thirty-one prints. It is held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print features a series of black panels with red text and drawings, incorporating words like 'Body Bags' and 'Incubation', alongside sketches of medical tools, charts, and graves. The imagery suggests a connection to medical or funeral themes, layered with faded handwritten text.

Technique & Style

The artwork employs a layered composition, combining dark panels with red accents to create a sense of urgency. The contrast between light and dark elements is reminiscent of chiaroscuro, a technique used to create dramatic effects through tonal contrast.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Museum of Modern Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.