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Untitled, by Athena Tacha, ink, 2009

Untitled

Athena Tacha

2009

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 2009 ink by Athena Tacha, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Athena Tacha
When & what style?
2009
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a wild, tangled mess of white lines on a black background. The lines twist and overlap in every direction, filling the whole square canvas. Some spots are thick with crisscrossing strokes, while others have thin, wispy threads. The artist used a printing method that lets them layer ink carefully. This piece is one of a set where each print has its own unique touch. Next, check out lithography to see how artists make prints like this.

About the artist

Portrait of Athena Tacha
Artist

Athena Tacha

Athena Tacha (Greek: Αθηνά Τάχα; b. 1936 in Larissa, Greece), is a multimedia visual artist. She is best known for her work in the fields of environmental public sculpture and conceptual art. She also worked in a wide…

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