Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Stephen Sollins, 2003
Untitled, by Stephen Sollins, 2003

Untitled is a drawing by Stephen Sollins. It dates from 2003 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 2003 drawing by Stephen Sollins, executed in correction fluid on printed paper, characterized by a narrow, grid-arranged pattern of tiny, repeating white and beige shapes on a faint background.

Subject & Meaning

The subject of Untitled is abstract, focusing on the transformation of everyday materials and textures. The use of correction fluid over printed text implies a commentary on error, correction, and the manipulation of information.

Technique & Style

Sollins employed correction fluid to create uniform, box-like shapes in precise rows, overlaying printed text to produce a subtle, tonal contrast between white/beige patches and the faint underlying layer.

History & Provenance

Created in 2003, Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting the institution's interest in contemporary artists experimenting with mundane materials.

Artist & collection

Artist

Stephen Sollins

Stephen Sollins (b. 1967) was an American artist.

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