Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Kara Walker. It dates from 2005 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is part of a portfolio of fifteen lithographs and screenprints created by Kara Walker in 2005. The work is a black-and-white image featuring a dominant dark shape containing figures in motion.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dark, amorphous form, possibly a hill or mountain, with figures inside that appear to be fleeing or moving rapidly. The scene is set against a simpler background with grassy areas and a cloudy sky, creating a sense of contrast between the turmoil within the dark shape and the calm outside.
Technique & Style
The work combines lithography and screenprinting, techniques that allow for detailed and layered imagery. The use of black and white creates a striking visual effect, with the dark shape and figures inside providing a focal point against the lighter background.
Context
Kara Walker's work often explores themes of race, gender, and identity, frequently using silhouettes to critique romanticized narratives of the antebellum American South. This print is consistent with her broader artistic practice, which challenges viewers to consider complex historical and social issues.
Artist & collection
Artist
Kara Elizabeth Walker (born November 26, 1969) is an American contemporary painter, silhouettist, printmaker, sculptor, installation artist, filmmaker, and university professor, who explores race, gender, sexuality, violence, and identity…
