Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite print by Willie Cole. It dates from 1992 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1992 work by Willie Cole, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is a print presented in a painted wood window frame.
Technique & Style
The artwork features a sheet of paper with dark, wavy lines created using scorch prints from a steam iron. Cole transformed the iron into a stamp by applying it to the paper while hot, leaving behind its shape as a pattern.
Subject & Meaning
The resulting pattern conceals the iron's shape, referencing everyday domestic work. The use of a household object as a creative tool challenges conventional notions of art-making.
Artist & collection
Artist
Willie Cole is a contemporary American sculptor, printer, and conceptual and visual artist.
