Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Amanda Williams. It dates from 2022 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, executed in 2022 by contemporary artist Amanda Williams, is an oil painting on wood panel now in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. The work presents a densely layered surface where vivid greens and reds collide with deep purples and grays, creating a visual field of overlapping, irregular shapes that seem to contend with one another.
Technique & Style
The artist employs a heavy impasto approach, applying oil, alkyd medium and matte varnish in thick, uneven swaths that build a tactile, near‑sculptural surface. Brushstrokes are vigorous and gestural, with both blobby forms and sharply edged fragments, giving the panel a sense of physical depth that extends beyond the two‑dimensional plane.
Subject & Meaning
Rather than depicting a recognizable scene, the composition explores the interaction of color and form through conflict and contrast. The juxtaposition of bright and muted tones, along with the aggressive layering, suggests a dialogue between order and chaos, inviting viewers to consider how visual elements can confront and coexist.
History & Provenance
Created in the artist’s studio in 2022, the painting entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings shortly after its completion, becoming part of the institution’s contemporary painting collection. Its acquisition reflects MoMA’s ongoing commitment to documenting current developments in material experimentation and painterly abstraction.
Artist & collection
Artist
Amanda Williams is a visual artist based in Bridgeport, Chicago. Williams grew up in Chicago's South Side and trained as an architect. Her work investigates color, race, and space while blurring the conventional line…
