Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Tom Friedman. It dates from 1995 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1995 digital print by American artist Tom Friedman, presents a grid of black and white squares adorned with dots of varying sizes, accompanied by descriptive text beneath each square.
Subject & Meaning
The work explores the discrepancy between visual perception and linguistic description, as the sizes of the dots (ranging from tiny to enormous) often contradict their textual labels, prompting the viewer to question their interpretation of the image.
Technique & Style
Friedman employs a straightforward digital print format to create a deceptively simple grid composition, which belies the conceptual complexity of the piece. The irregular progression of dot sizes adds a layer of visual intrigue.
History & Provenance
Created in 1995, Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Friedman, a conceptual sculptor with a background in graphic illustration and sculpture (BFA, Washington University, 1988; MFA, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1990), is known for multimedia works that examine the viewer-object relationship.
Artist & collection
Artist
Tom Friedman (born 1965) is an American conceptual sculptor. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri and received a BFA in graphic illustration from Washington University in St. Louis (1988) and an MFA in sculpture from the…
