Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Tetsuya Noda. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Tetsuya Noda's 1970 screenprint, Untitled, is a characteristic example of the artist's autobiographical style. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man seated on a low stool, wearing socks and sneakers, against a grid-like background suggesting a wall of squares. The image's calm demeanor is conveyed through the subject's relaxed posture and the simple, grid-like setting.
Technique & Style
Noda employed screenprinting, a technique involving pushing ink through a screen onto paper, to achieve the image's sharp edges and flat colors. The artist was known for experimenting with innovative methods, including using a mimeograph machine to scan photographs.
Artist & collection
Artist
Tetsuya Noda (野田 哲也, Noda Tetsuya; born 5 March 1940) is a contemporary artist, printmaker and educator.
