Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Glenn Ligon. It dates from 1994 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1994 painting by American artist Glenn Ligon, created using oilstick, gesso, and acrylic on canvas mounted on wood.
Technique & Style
The painting features a thick, uneven surface achieved through impasto, with visible texture from dragged or scraped brushstrokes. The artist applied multiple layers of paint, resulting in a rough, tactile quality.
Subject & Meaning
At first glance, the work appears as a solid dark color with faint, uneven marks. Ligon's practice often explores themes of race, language, and identity, though the specific meaning of this work is not immediately apparent.
Context
Untitled is part of the contemporary abstract movement and is held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Glenn Ligon (born 1960, pronounced Lie-gōne) is an American conceptual artist whose work explores race, language, desire, sexuality, and identity.
