Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by William T. Wiley. It dates from 1975 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled lithograph, created by American artist William T. Wiley in 1975, is a print characterized by a dense, chaotic composition. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The work features a large, tangled letter 'I' composed of scribbled lines and words, including 'printing', 'plague', 'promise', and 'people', in red and black. The jumbled text creates a sense of disorder and visual tension.
Technique & Style
The lithograph showcases Wiley's use of layered, expressive mark-making, contributing to its association with the funk art movement, known for its irreverent and often humorous style.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Thomas Wiley (October 21, 1937 – April 25, 2021) was an American artist. His work spanned a broad range of media including drawing, painting, sculpture, film, performance, and pinball. At least some of Wiley's…
