Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by David Freed. It dates from 1973 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
David Freed's 1973 'Untitled' is a mixed-media print that combines various techniques to create a complex visual effect. The work is characteristic of Freed's experimental approach to art.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a central black square containing the word 'PASSION', surrounded by a textured, abstract background. The contrast between the clear text and the ambiguous surroundings draws the viewer's attention to the significance of the word.
Technique & Style
Freed employed a range of techniques, including etching, aquatint, screenprint, and collage, to achieve the layered, textured appearance of the work. The rough edges of the paper add to the overall sense of informality.
Context
As an artist associated with Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts, Freed's work reflects his engagement with contemporary printmaking practices of the time.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Freed (born 1936) is an American artist based in Richmond, Virginia where he taught at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts.
