Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Anton Kannemeyer. It dates from 1999 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1999 screenprint by Anton Kannemeyer, features a juxtaposition of a prominent, bearded face and a serene landscape, characterized by a distinctive visual dichotomy.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the print is ambiguous, yet the contrasting elements, a bold, dark, woodcut-like face and a softer, brown-and-blue landscape with a house and winding road, suggest a commentary on the relationship between the individual and their environment.
Technique & Style
Kannemeyer employs a simple, sketchy style with bold shapes to accentuate the face against the landscape, blending screenprint techniques with woodcut-inspired aesthetics.
History & Provenance
Created in 1999, the print is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Anton Kannemeyer is a South African comics artist, who sometimes goes by the pseudonym Joe Dog. Kannemeyer has lectured the University of Pretoria, Technikon Witwatersrand, and was also a senior lecturer at the University of Stellenbosch.
