Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an unspecified painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Kelley Walker. It dates from 2005 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2005, this untitled work by Kelley Walker consists of a triptych of large canvases, each formed from two adjoining panels. The piece is classified as an abstract print and forms part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Its title is deliberately absent, inviting viewers to focus on material and visual impact rather than narrative.
Technique & Style
This melding of foodstuffs with traditional print processes underscores a concern with materiality.
The artist employed an unconventional palette, integrating edible substances, white milk and dark chocolate, into silkscreen inks applied over a digital print substrate. After the ink‑based layers were transferred onto the paper, the composite was adhered to canvas, producing a surface that retains a viscous, almost tactile quality. This melding of foodstuffs with traditional print processes underscores a concern with materiality.
History & Provenance
Since its completion, the work has remained within the public sphere, entering the collection of the Museum of Modern Art shortly after its creation. Its acquisition reflects the institution’s interest in contemporary practices that blur the boundaries between fine art and everyday materials, and it has been displayed in several exhibitions focusing on experimental printmaking.
Context
Walker’s practice frequently interrogates the intersection of consumer culture and artistic production. By incorporating consumable food items into the medium, the piece comments on the commodification of both art and nourishment, aligning with broader trends in early‑21st‑century art that question the permanence and purity of traditional materials.
Artist & collection
Artist
Kelley Walker is an American post-conceptual artist who lives and works in New York City.
