Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Josiah McElheny. It dates from 2008 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled (2008) is a portfolio of thirteen engravings by Josiah McElheny, characterized by its subtle, near-invisible imagery on a predominantly white field. The work's understated appearance belies intricate craftsmanship.
Subject & Meaning
The central, faintly engraved text 'WHITE MODERNITY' is the sole discernible element, its near-invisibility prompting closer inspection. The subject's themes are not explicitly stated, leaving interpretation open.
Technique & Style
Each of the thirteen plates features precision engraving, with lines so fine they almost disappear into the white background, creating an illusion of emptiness.
History & Provenance
Created in 2008, Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. McElheny, a recipient of the 2006 MacArthur Fellowship, is known for his work in glass and mirrored assemblages, though this piece diverges in medium.
Artist & collection
Artist
Josiah McElheny (1966, Boston) is an artist and sculptor, primarily known for his work with glass blowing and assemblages of glass and mirrored glassed objects (see Glass art).
