Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Thomas Nozkowski. It dates from 2012 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 2012 print by Thomas Nozkowski, an American artist known for exploring visual language through small-scale works. It combines aquatint and woodcut techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print juxtaposes geometric and abstract elements. The top half features bold black triangles and colored rectangles, while the lower half is a loose arrangement of pale yellow and white squares, creating a contrast between defined and ambiguous forms.
Technique & Style
Nozkowski employed aquatint and woodcut to achieve a mix of soft and sharp textures. The woodcut technique allowed for bold lines and flat colors, while aquatint contributed to the cloudy, tangle-like effect in the lower half of the print.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Nozkowski (March 23, 1944 – May 9, 2019) was an American contemporary painter. He achieved a place of prominence through his small scale paintings and drawings that push the limits of visual language.
