Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Bonnie Camplin, Enrico David Lucy McKenzie. It dates from 2005 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2005, this untitled work is a collaborative print by Lucy McKenzie, Bonnie Camplin, and Enrico David. Executed as a screenprint with hand‑added elements, it is part of the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. The piece presents a monochrome composition on a light‑gray field, measuring the artists’ joint exploration of printmaking techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts three robed figures with elongated hair; the central figure holds a lit candle, introducing a focal point of light within the otherwise stark palette. The arrangement suggests a ritualistic or contemplative scene, while the anonymity of the title invites viewers to consider the figures as archetypal rather than narrative specific.
Technique & Style
The work combines traditional screenprinting with manual interventions, allowing the artists to overlay textures and subtle variations onto the printed base.
The work combines traditional screenprinting with manual interventions, allowing the artists to overlay textures and subtle variations onto the printed base. The hand additions disrupt the uniformity of the screenprint, creating a tactile contrast that emphasizes the interplay between mechanical reproduction and individual gesture. The black‑and‑white scheme heightens the graphic quality of the composition.
History & Provenance
The print was produced in 2005 as a joint effort among the three artists, each contributing to its conceptual and material development. It entered the Museum of Modern Art’s collection shortly after its creation, where it remains on display as part of the institution’s holdings of contemporary print media.
Context
During the early 2000s, collaborative practices and the blending of print techniques with handwork gained prominence in contemporary art. This piece reflects that trend, situating the artists within a broader movement that interrogates authorship and the boundaries between mass‑produced imagery and handcrafted detail.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bonnie Camplin, Enrico David Lucy McKenzie
Lucy McKenzie, Bonnie Camplin, Enrico David was a British) (British) (Italian artist.
