Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Terry Winters. It dates from 2013 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 2013 lithograph by Terry Winters, part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Characterized by a vibrant, layered composition, the work juxtaposes geometric forms with expressive, textured backgrounds.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Untitled is abstract, focusing on the interplay of geometric shapes—particularly diamonds—in uneven, stacked arrangements, inviting interpretation of their spatial relationships and visual tension.
Technique & Style
The lithograph features sharp, bold shapes (notably red, blue, and black diamonds) set against a messy, smudged background of dark browns and yellows, evoking ink bleed. Rough-edged shapes suggest expressive mark-making, possibly achieved through heavy pressure or dragging techniques.
History & Provenance
Created in 2013, the work is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Context
The piece exemplifies contemporary lithography's capacity for bold color and textured expression, reflecting Winters' exploration of abstract form and process.
Legacy
As part of MoMA's collection, Untitled contributes to the institutional recognition of Winters' practice within the broader context of 21st-century printmaking and abstract art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Terry Winters is an American painter, draughtsman, and printmaker whose nuanced approach to the process of painting has addressed evolving concepts of spatiality and expanded the concerns of abstract art.
