Untitled
1973
paint
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1973
paint
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1973 paint by Ken Kiff, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a dark, dreamy scene with a small boat floating on water under a cloudy sky. A twisted tree with bright green leaves grows on the shore, and three blurred faces peek out from its branches and the ground. The colors are flat and bold, with no shadows or depth. The faces look like they’re half-hidden, almost like they’re watching from another world. The boat sits still, but the whole scene feels strange and alive. Look up Ken Kiff to see more of his eerie, mixed-up paintings.
