Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Ben Sakoguchi. It dates from 1992 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This screenprint is one of ten in a portfolio by Ben Sakoguchi, a Japanese-American artist. Created in 1992, it combines bold colors and graphic elements.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a smiling man in a wide-brimmed hat against a backdrop of trees, mountains, and a sunset. The text references 'Yellow Peril Brand Oranges' and 'China Lake, California', evoking a nostalgic, advertising-like quality.
Technique & Style
The artwork features flat, bold colors and exaggerated facial features, reminiscent of vintage postcards and fruit labels. The style blends elements of advertising and cartoon art.
History & Provenance
Ben Sakoguchi was born in 1938 and interned as a child during World War II due to Executive Order 9066. The print is part of a portfolio held by The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ben Sakoguchi (born 1938) is a Japanese-American artist who was born in San Bernardino, California. At age five, his family was interned at the Poston War Relocation Center in Arizona following the enforcement of Executive Order 9066.
