Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Wade Guyton. It dates from 2016 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2016, this untitled digital print belongs to the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. The work consists of a predominantly white field interrupted by two stark black forms—a rectangular block on the left and an angled bar on the right—rendered with crisp, precise edges. A small downward‑pointing arrow appears in the upper‑left corner, adding a subtle graphic element.
Subject & Meaning
The composition relies on contrast, allowing the black shapes to dominate the light background and generate a sense of visual weight. The minimal arrangement suggests a focus on formal relationships rather than narrative content, inviting viewers to consider the tension between presence and absence within a seemingly simple geometric field.
Technique & Style
The piece was produced using digital scanning and inkjet printing, methods central to the artist’s practice. By converting scanned data into high‑resolution prints, the work highlights the materiality of digital processes, emphasizing the tactile qualities of ink on paper while maintaining the precision afforded by computer‑mediated production.
History & Provenance
American artist Wade Guyton, born in 1972, has built a reputation for post‑conceptual works that explore the intersection of technology and painting. This particular print entered MoMA’s holdings as part of the museum’s ongoing acquisition of contemporary digital art, reflecting the institution’s interest in documenting the evolution of print media in the 21st century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Wade Guyton (born 1972) is an American post-conceptual artist who among other things makes digital paintings on canvas using scanners and digital inkjet technology.
