Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an unspecified painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Allan McCollum. It dates from 1982 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, created by Allan McCollum in 1982, is a contemporary abstract painting executed in enamel on cast Hydrostone. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The work features a composition of black squares within white borders, arranged in a loose, irregular grid. This puzzle-like arrangement explores the tension between uniformity and variation, reflecting McCollum's interest in the relationship between unique and mass-produced elements.
Technique & Style
McCollum employs enamel on cast Hydrostone, combining industrial materials with a precise, graphic aesthetic. The varying sizes of the black squares and their haphazard arrangement add a layer of visual complexity to the otherwise minimalist forms.
History & Provenance
Created in 1982, Untitled is associated with McCollum's period of recognition in the late 1970s and early 1980s, following his move to New York City in 1975. The piece is now held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Context
Untitled relates to McCollum's Surrogate Paintings series, which questions the nature of uniqueness in art versus mass production. This work extends these themes through its repetitive, yet varied, grid composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Allan McCollum (born 4 August 1944) is a contemporary American artist who lives and works in New York City.
