Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Tauba Auerbach. It dates from 2014 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2014, this work is one of eighteen double‑sided screenprints that form a cohesive portfolio by New York‑based artist Tauba Auerbach. The piece consists of stark black lines and circles arranged on a white field, forming a dense, grid‑like composition where forms intersect, overlap, and occasionally twist into X‑shaped configurations.
Subject & Meaning
The image is abstract, composed entirely of geometric elements—circles, arcs, and thick linear strokes—that interlock in a pattern that suggests both order and entanglement. By repeating and varying these basic shapes, the work explores the tension between systematic repetition and visual complexity, inviting viewers to consider the relationship between simple mathematical forms and their perceptual impact.
Technique & Style
Executed through screenprinting, each side of the work presents a distinct arrangement, while this particular face emphasizes clean, repetitive motifs. The process allows for bold, uniform lines and crisp edges, giving the composition a precise, graphic quality. Auerbach’s use of high‑contrast black on white heightens the visual rhythm and underscores the work’s structural rigor.
History & Provenance
The print is part of a limited series of eighteen pieces produced by Auerbach in 2014. It entered the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it is catalogued as an example of the artist’s interdisciplinary practice that spans painting, sculpture, weaving, and printmaking.
Artist & collection
Artist
Tauba Auerbach (born 1981) is a visual artist working in many disciplines including painting, artists' books, sculpture, and weaving who lives and works in New York.
