Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Walasse Ting. It dates from 1972 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a lithograph from a diverse portfolio of 31 lithographs, created by Walasse Ting in 1972. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The work features a black background overlaid with a multitude of colorful dots and splatters, varying in size and color. A cluster of multicolored dots (green, yellow, red, blue) at the top adds to the dynamic composition, conveying a sense of movement and energy through its playful, abstract arrangement.
Technique & Style
Executed as a lithograph, the piece showcases Ting's use of bold, bright colors and expressive mark-making, characteristic of his vibrant abstract style.
History & Provenance
Created in 1972, the lithograph is held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Context
Part of a larger portfolio that experiments with various printmaking techniques (lithographs, screenprints, etchings, aquatints, woodcuts), this work reflects Ting's exploration of diverse mediums within a single thematic collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Walasse Ting was a Chinese-American visual artist and poet. His colorful paintings have attracted critical admiration and a popular following. Common subjects include nude women and cats, birds and other animals.
