Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Fiona Banner. It dates from 2008 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Fiona Banner's 2008 work, Untitled, is a letterpress-printed card and envelope. The card features a list of names and times in a precise, grid-like arrangement.
Subject & Meaning
The card's text resembles a countdown sequence, with names like Blazing Night and Super Nova-Rising paired with durations ranging from 01:00 min to 00:00 sec. Additional notes, such as '26 shot' or 'loud report', accompany some entries, suggesting a connection to firework displays or other pyrotechnic events.
Technique & Style
The design is characterized by its clean and precise layout, with red text on a white background. The use of letterpress printing gives the work a tactile quality, while the grid-like arrangement of the text creates a sense of order and control.
Context
Banner's work often explores the representation of conflict and spectacle in media. This piece can be seen in the context of her broader practice, which includes transcriptions of Hollywood war films and other investigations into the cultural significance of dramatic events.
Artist & collection
Artist
Fiona Banner (born 1966), also known as The Vanity Press, is a British artist. Her work encompasses sculpture, drawing, installation and text, and demonstrates a long-standing fascination with the emblem of fighter…
