Untitled
1991
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1991
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1991 oil by Glenn Ligon, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting features a grid of black text on a white background, with the words "HOW IT FEELS TO BE COLORED ME" repeated in a pattern. The text is written in a bold, block-letter font and is arranged in a series of horizontal rows that span the entire width of the canvas. The words are densely packed, with little space between them, creating a sense of visual tension. The text itself is a quote from a famous essay, and its repetition creates a sense of rhythm and emphasis. The use of a single color, black, adds to the overall sense of simplicity and focus. The painting's use of text as its primary visual element is reminiscent of the work of artist Glenn Ligon, who is known for his use of language and text in his art.
