Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Yamaguchi Gen. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1963 lithograph by Yamaguchi Gen, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is an embossed and cut print that explores the physical properties of paper.
Subject & Meaning
The work features a white sheet with a jagged cut, its raised edges catching the light. Despite being part of Yamaguchi's 'Star' series, the print does not depict a star, instead presenting a precise, abstract intervention in the paper's surface.
Technique & Style
Yamaguchi created the work by pressing damp paper into a metal plate and then cutting it while still wet, resulting in embossed edges around the tear. This process allowed for a controlled, almost surgical manipulation of the paper.
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