Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by William Villalongo. It dates from 2006 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 2006 print by William Villalongo, combines digital, collage, and hand-painted elements. Held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection, this mixed-media work features a distinctive black die-cut shape against a naturalistic forest backdrop.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a large, abstract black form, adorned with wavy lines and vibrant accents, floating in a river. Enclosed within, a face with eyes and mouth emerges amidst swirling blues, yellows, and pinks, juxtaposing geometric abstraction with figurative elements.
Technique & Style
Villalongo blends digital printing with tactile techniques: die-cutting creates the black silhouette, while manual additions of paint and collage introduce textured, expressive elements, blending digital precision with organic, handmade qualities.
History & Provenance
Created in 2006, this work is part of a portfolio that includes three digital prints (one with screenprint) and four screenprints, some augmented with collage. It is currently part of The Museum of Modern Art's holdings.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Villalongo is an American artist working in painting, printmaking, sculpture, and installation art. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Villalongo is an associate professor at the Cooper Union School of Art in New York.
